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MADISON, Wis. The search for a Barry Alvarez’s replacement has begun.
Alvarez announced announced his retirement Tuesday after more than 30 years with the university. He spent 17 of those years as athletic director. Now, a nine-member committee, chaired by UW Athletic Board Chair Peter Miller, will conduct the search for Alvarez’s replacement.
“We look forward to a robust and extensive search to identify the best candidate to lead the UW Athletic Department forward,” Miller said.
University officials said a new director of athletics could be hired by this summer.
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said Alvarez’s replacement “should be able to continue his legacy of success and make our alumni and fans across the state proud.”