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Rutgers Hires Former LSU Executive Keli Zinn as Athletic Director After a 1-Year Vacancy

Rutgers officially approved Keli Zinn as its new athletic director on July 30 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Zinn replaces Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly last August amid scandal, with interim directors serving until Zinn’s hire.
Zinn stated she will focus on improving Rutgers athletics’ financial health, facilities, and competitive stature in the Big Ten.
She will earn a $1.35 million starting salary with $150,000 biennial retention bonuses under a five-year contract approved by Rutgers’ Board of Governors.
The appointment promises new leadership amid ongoing challenges and the need for strategic change across Rutgers’ 24 varsity sports programs.

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Rutgers hires former LSU executive Keli Zinn as athletic director after a 1-year vacancy

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