Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at the end of calendar year after internal investigation
University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel is stepping down at the end of the calendar year following an internal investigation.
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Warde Manuel will conclude his tenure as the athletic director for the University of Michigan by the end of the year. The transition follows an internal investigation, and Manuel has issued a public statement regarding his departure.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and CBS Sports confirms the timeline of the departure. The Detroit News has focused on whether the university will learn from mistakes associated with the situation, while WDIV Local 4 highlighted Manuel's "Forever, Go Blue" statement.
Future developments center on the university's transition process and the aftermath of the internal investigation.
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Quick answers
When is Warde Manuel leaving his position?
He is stepping down at the end of the calendar year.
Why is Warde Manuel stepping down?
According to CBS Sports, his departure follows an internal investigation.
Did Warde Manuel comment on the news?
Yes, he issued a statement that included the phrase 'Forever, Go Blue'.
Coverage (10)
- What’s next at Michigan when Warde Manuel leaves behind both trophies and turmoil? The New York Times · 15h ago
- Radical transparency? Michigan president should take his own advice Detroit Free Press · 15h ago
- Michigan athletics investigation finds 'weaknesses,' changes promised Detroit Free Press · 15h ago
- Michigan Athletics investigation update University of Michigan · 15h ago
- Michigan probe finds 'barriers,' other issues hurt Athletic Department The Detroit News · 15h ago
- ‘Forever, Go Blue’: University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel issues statement on his departure ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 15h ago
- Wojo: Warde Manuel is leaving, but will Michigan learn from mistakes? The Detroit News · 15h ago
- Warde Manuel to step down as Michigan athletic director at end of year Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at end of calendar year ESPN · 15h ago
- Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at the end of calendar year after internal investigation CBS Sports · 15h ago broke it first
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