Iowa has named Beth Goetz as interim athletic director, replacing Gary Barta, who will retire on August 1. Goetz, who currently serves as deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer, will hold the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. She is the only woman serving as an athletics director among the 14 Big Ten institutions. A national search will not start until early 2024, which allows Goetz to run athletics through the football and basketball seasons.
The University of Iowa has named Beth Goetz as interim director of athletics following the retirement of Gary Barta, who served as athletic director for 17 years. Goetz, who was hired as deputy director of athletics and chief operating officer last year, previously served as the Ball State athletic director. A national search for Barta's permanent replacement will be done in 2024.
University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta is retiring after 17 years, effective August 1, 2023. During his tenure, Iowa athletic programs have won the most Big Ten championships in any two-year period in the university’s history, with 11. However, Barta has faced calls for his resignation after four discrimination lawsuits in the last decade, adding up to more than $11 million in settlements. The university said an interim athletic director will be announced next week.
University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta has announced his retirement effective August 1, 2022, after serving in the position since August 2006. During his tenure, Barta oversaw four NCAA team titles, 27 Big Ten Conference team titles, $380 million in athletic facility upgrades and construction, and $650 million in private support for athletics. However, his tenure was also marked by controversies, including discrimination lawsuits and a culture of racism and bullying in the football program. The university is expected to hire an interim athletics director next week.
University of Iowa's Athletic Director Gary Barta has announced his retirement after 17 years in the role. During his tenure, the Hawkeyes won 12 Big Ten titles and raised over $650M in donations for non-capital projects. However, the athletic department has also faced six separate lawsuits and was forced to take out a $50M loan in 2020. Deputy Athletics Director and COO Beth Goetz is the most likely candidate to become the interim AD and potentially a permanent replacement for Barta.
Iowa's athletic director Gary Barta is set to retire on August 1 after serving in the role since 2006. While the Hawkeyes have seen success in various sports during his tenure, the athletic department has also faced controversies, including a recent lawsuit settlement and potential NCAA violations related to sports wagering. An interim athletic director will be announced next week.
University of Iowa's athletic director, Gary Barta, has announced his retirement after 17 years in the position. Barta has played a significant role in college athletics, including serving as the College Football Playoff committee chair in 2020 and 2021. During his tenure, Iowa has won 11 Big Ten championships and achieved success in football, men's and women's basketball. However, Barta's retirement comes amid multiple high-profile lawsuits, including a $4 million settlement to a group of Black former Iowa football players who sued the university for discrimination. Beth Goetz, the current deputy athletic director, is expected to replace Barta.
Gary Barta, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair at the University of Iowa, has announced his retirement effective August 1, 2023, after 17 years as athletics director. During his tenure, Barta oversaw numerous on-the-field successes, academic achievements, facility upgrades, and fundraising efforts. He also served on numerous NCAA committees and was named the 2015-16 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics/Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year. An interim athletics director will be announced next week.
