Rick Hart stepping down

Who could take over for Rick Hart at SMU? A look at potential candidates for AD opening
The search has begun for a new person in charge of SMU’s athletic department. After over a decade as the Mustangs' athletic director, Rick Hart announced Friday that he would be leaving his role at the end of the school year to make way for new president Jay Hartzell to carry out his vision for SMU athletics.
Rick Hart stepping down as SMU athletic director after 13 years that included move to ACC
SMU has invested more than $250 million in athletic facilities since 2013, including renovating and updating Moody Coliseum.
SMU athletic director Rick Hart to step down
SMU athletic director Rick Hart announced Friday that he will be leaving his position at the end of the school year. "It is with tremendous pride, heartfelt love, and yes,
Longtime SMU athletic director Rick Hart to step down at the end of academic year
Hart has served in the role since 2012 and led the Mustangs in their transition to a power conference. His announcement comes shortly after President
SMU AD Rick Hart, one year after Mustangs’ move to ACC, to step down after 13 years
Hart leaves what's expected to be a highly sought-after job following SMU's conference switch and CFP appearance.
SMU AD Rick Hart to step down
SMU athletics director Rick Hart announced Friday he will step down at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year. A third-generation athletics administrator, Hart has been SMU's athletics director since 2012. From a football perspective, the Hart era has been a successful one on the Hilltop:
SMU AD Rick Hart stepping down: Mustangs' rise back to college football prominence among highlights of tenure
SMU athletic director Rick Hart will step down from his position near the end of the current academic year, the university announced Friday. He will continue to serve as athletic director until SMU can identify a replacement.
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Rick Hart stepping down as SMU athletic director after 13 years
DALLAS -- Rick Hart is stepping down after 13 years as athletic director at SMU, which in the past year completed its long-desired move into a power conference by becoming a member of the Atlantic ...
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SMU athletic director Rick Hart stepping down
— Rick Hart (@AD_RickHart) February 7, 2025 Hart's departure comes at the same time that R. Gerald Turner is stepping down after 30 years as president of SMU. Turner announced his decision in ...
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Rick Hart stepping down as SMU athletic director after 13 years that included recent move to ACC
DALLAS (AP) — Rick Hart is stepping down after 13 years as athletic director at SMU, which in the past year completed its long-desired move into a power conference by becoming a member of the ...
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