Big East Commish Val Ackerman Retiring After 13 Years

Big East commish Val Ackerman retiring

Big East Conference commissioner Val Ackerman announced her retirement on Monday after 13 years as one of the most powerful women in college sports.

Val Ackerman retires: Big East commissioner caps one of most important executive careers in basketball history

Thirteen years ago the Big East needed saving. Then Ackerman took the job and made sure a proud basketball league wouldn't fade away

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, who negotiated UConn's return to conference, announces retirement

NEW YORK (WTNH) — Big East Conference Commissioner Val Ackerman announced her retirement on Monday. Ackerman has served as the league's commissioner for 13 years. She took over as the Big East commissioner as it transitioned to a basketball-centric conference in 2013. During her tenure, the Big East cemented itself as a premier conference in [...]

'Big shoes to fill': Big East commissioner to retire after 13 years leading the league

The Big East said a national search for Ackerman's replacement will be led by the league's board of directors.

Ackerman, Big East leader post-exodus, retiring

Val Ackerman is retiring this summer after leading the Big East as commissioner for 13 years, leading the conference through realignment and team exodus, as well as eight national championships during her tenure.