Northern Arizona Athletic Director Farkas Stepping Down Less than a Year Into Job

NAU AD Farkas resigns to focus on health, family

Uri Farkas resigned as Northern Arizona's athletic director on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his "physical and mental health, as well as the overall well-being of my family."

Northern Arizona athletic director Farkas stepping down less than a year into job

Northern Arizona athletic director Uri Farkas is stepping down, less than a year after being promoted to the fulltime position.

Uri Farkas resigns as NAU athletic director less than year into role

The assistant under former AD Mike Marlow announced his departure less than a year after being named interim vice president for intercollegiate athletics.

Northern Arizona AD Uri Farkas To Step Away From Role

Northern Arizona Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Uri Farkas will step away from the Lumberjacks program, effective March 20, 2026, the university confirmed Tuesday. Farkas cited physical health, mental health, and overall well-being as factors in his decision. “I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition for Northern Arizona Athletics,” Farkas said in a statement provided to HERO Sports. “I wish nothing …