Nebraska has their new athletic director.
University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek announced Wednesday morning that Troy Dannen has been hired for the position. Dannen has ties to the Midwest with roots in Iowa.
Dannen has served as the Director of Athletics at the University of Washington since October. Prior to that, he lead Tulane (2015-23) and Northern Iowa (2008-15).
“From my first conversation with Troy Dannen, I knew he was a perfect fit for Nebraska,” Kabourek said. “He is a fierce competitor, he holds himself and his programs to uncommonly high standards, and he cares personally about the success of student-athletes in sports, school and life.
“Troy sees the vision and momentum we have here at Nebraska, from our bold investments in facilities to our record success in the classroom to our bold plan to elevate our national reputation and competitiveness, and he is excited to be a part of it. I am thrilled that we’ve found someone who is 100% aligned with our high expectations and will be all-in on Nebraska.
“Husker Nation, we’ve found a winner in Troy Dannen. I can’t wait to welcome him and his family to Nebraska.”
Dannen will officially take the post Friday. An introductory press conference is to be scheduled for next week.