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Sep 9, 2024 · In a surprise decision, Pittsburgh fired athletic director Heather Lyke on Monday, the school announced, ending her seven-year run leading the Panthers’ athletic department.
- Brendan Marks
- Staff Writer
Sep 9, 2024 · While at Pitt, Lyke hired basketball coach Jeff Capel and oversaw a football program that won an ACC championship in 2021. Before Monday's firing, Lyke's contract was set to run through June 2025.
- John Talty
Sep 10, 2024 · Pitt’s Athletic Director Heather Lyke suddenly fired. By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer. September 10, 2024. TPN File Photo. Heather Lyke, Former Athletic Director. Heather Lyke was relieved of her duties as the athletic director for the University of Pittsburgh. After being hired in 2017, Lyke’s eight-year tenure at the university has come to an ...
Sep 10, 2024 · Heather Lyke's dismissal from Pitt comes after 'friction' with school chancellor. 9.10.2024. Heather Lyke had served as Pitt’s AD since she was hired to replace Scott Barnes in March 2017 Getty Images.
Sep 9, 2024 · Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel wanted a new voice to lead the athletic department, and it led to the premature dismissal of Heather Lyke. Lyke, who was hired as the Panthers’ Director of Athletics in 2017 and extended in 2019, was fired Monday morning, the University announced.
Sep 9, 2024 · Pitt has relieved Director of Athletics Heather Lyke from her duties, the University announced Monday morning in a statement. Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported. Lyke was hired as the Director of Athletics in 2017 and signed an extension in 2019.
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Sep 9, 2024 · The University of Pittsburgh has fired athletic director Heather Lyke (pictured on campus) 3. Lyke and the university reportedly didn't see eye-to-eye Credit: Getty. Lyke has served as the AD at Pitt since 2017, rebuilding many of the school's sports into contenders once again.
