Ex-West Virginia University vice president rejoins athletic department a year after stepping down

Ex-West Virginia University vice president rejoins athletic department a year after stepping down

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Rob Alsop, a key figure in West Virginia University's wide-ranging reductions to academic programs and faculty positions before stepping down a year ago, has quietly returned to the school as a senior deputy athletic director.

WVU Athletics Brings Rob Alsop Back in New Role

The WVU athletic department welcomed back a familiar figure this week. Rob Alsop is back with West Virginia to take on the role of Senior Deputy Athletics Director. Alsop previously held the title of Vice President of Strategic Initiatives before stepping down in November 2023 due to a reshuffling of the unit. Alsop’s new position has been open since it was vacated by Steve Uryasz in March. Uryasz left WVU to become athletic director at Tarleton…