Fall 2024
Edward Niehl
The former Cougar football player and longtime high school coach and athletic director turned 100. » More ...
Athletic director
Summer 2018
Athletic Director Pat Chun
“I will do my part to make sure we compete and act with integrity and class.”
As a kid growing up near Cleveland, sports and devoted sports fans surrounded Patrick Chun. He became one himself, rooting for the Cavaliers, Indians, and Browns, even when they weren’t winning. Chun’s passion led him to Ohio State University and eventually to leadership in their athletic department.
But as much as he loves sports, Chun gives credit to his parents for instilling a devotion to education and a powerful work ethic. It all came together as he took the mantle of athletic director, first at … » More …
Summer 2010
Video: Press conference with WSU athletic director Bill Moos
Bill Moos was announced as the new Washington State University athletic director on Feb. 24, 2010. Watch some of the highlights of the press conference, and then read a profile of Moos in the summer 2010 issue of Washington State Magazine, “Back from the ranch,” by Jim Moore ’78.
Video by Matthew Haugen, WSU News Service
Summer 2010
Back from the ranch
Sometime before May 1, Bill Moos ‘73 will become athletic director at WSU. So much needs to be done, but with Moos, it all seems possible.
This is because he’s done it before. Moos helped turn Oregon into a Pac-10 and national power before leaving in 2007. He oversaw $160 million in facilities improvements that included the renovation of Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won 13 Pac-10 titles in various sports in his 12 years as AD. You could argue that it was the best era in Oregon history.
I’m proud of my legacy there,” Moos says. “I had great imagination and I’m competitive as … » More …