UT Tyler VP for Athletics Howard Patterson will retire in August, transitioning to a new role as Athletic Program Strategic Planning Administrator over the summer. President Kirk Calhoun: “Since 2001, athletics at UT Tyler has been synonymous with Dr. Patterson. He founded UT Tyler Athletics, launching 18 NCAA programs and leading the Patriots through the transition period to the NCAA Division III and then Division II levels. Dr. Patterson is a nationally recognized intercollegiate athletics leader and mentor. […] He is retiring as the longest-serving Athletics Director among UT System athletic programs.” Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC CHris Bizot will serve as Interim AD, starting June 1. (link)
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