Maryland Athletic Director Damon Evans is set to leave his position to take on a new role at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Evans has been with the University of Maryland for over three years, overseeing the school’s athletic programs and helping navigate through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations.
Evans will be joining SMU as its new executive senior associate athletic director, where he will bring his experience and expertise in athletic management to the Dallas-based university. During his time at Maryland, Evans oversaw significant accomplishments in fundraising, facilities upgrades, and athletic success. His departure comes at a time of transition for Maryland athletics, with a search for his replacement already underway.
Evans expressed his gratitude to the University of Maryland for the opportunity to serve as athletic director and praised the dedication and hard work of the university’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff. He also stated his excitement about the new opportunity at SMU and looks forward to contributing to the growth and success of their athletic department.
The University of Maryland has acknowledged Evans’s contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors. They have expressed confidence in their ability to find a suitable replacement to continue the progress made under Evans’s leadership. As the search for a new athletic director begins, Maryland will focus on maintaining the positive momentum in its athletic programs and continuing to support its student-athletes both on and off the field.
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