Big East Commish Val Ackerman Retiring After 13 Years
A national search for her successor will begin immediately as the conference’s Board of Directors seeks a leader to continue its turnaround.
- On Monday, Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman announced her retirement, effective August 31, ending a 13-year tenure leading the conference.
- Ackerman took over in 2013 when the Big East faced near-extinction after losing marquee programs to rival conferences during realignment.
- She spearheaded negotiations to bring UConn back in 2020 and integrated Butler, Creighton, and Xavier, stabilizing the 10-team league.
- St. John's President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, Chair of the Big East Board of Directors, confirmed a national search for her successor will begin immediately.
- With long-term media rights agreements secured through the 2030-31 season, Ackerman expressed confidence the Big East basketball future remains very bright.
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Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, who negotiated UConn's return to conference, announces retirement
NEW YORK (WTNH) — Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman announced her retirement on Monday. Ackerman has served as the league's commissioner for 13 years. She took over as the Big East commissioner as it transitioned to a basketball-centric conference in 2013. During her tenure, the Big East cemented itself as a premier conference in [...]
Val Ackerman: A Pioneer Bids Farewell After Transformative 13 Years | Sports-Games
Val Ackerman, a trailblazer in the arena of college sports, has announced her retirement as the Big East Conference commissioner after 13 distinguished years. Her departure marks the end of an era of leadership and influence in collegiate athletics. A search for her successor is already underway, with significant anticipation for new changes.
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