New look athletics: Former athletes redefine themselves at UI

UI Athletics loan with main campus amended

Hunter 07/24/26 A $50 million loan taken out by the University of Iowa Athletics Department with the main campus five years ago has had its terms modified. The Gazette reports after paying down the loan by $5 million in that time period, a contract amendment was signed between UI Athletics Director Beth Goetz and UI Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson at the start of the 2026 budget year. It doubles the payoff timeline from 15 to…

New look athletics: Former athletes redefine themselves at UI

Playing sports at any level is an investment. Yet, athletic careers always have an expiration date, and for many, that day arrives after graduating from high school. A small percentage of graduating high schoolers move on to play at the Division I level, while lower division and junior college are more common options for students... The post New look athletics: Former athletes redefine themselves at UI appeared first on The Daily Illini.