Michigan State Hires Dan Bartholomae to Steer Athletic Turnaround
Michigan State’s new athletic director Dan Bartholomae arrives amid financial strain and a push to revitalize the football program.
Aug 18, 2026
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Michigan State Hires New Athletic Director and Coach in Bid to End Bowl Drought
After a four‑year bowl drought, Michigan State appoints Pat Fitzgerald as head coach and Dan Bartholomae as athletic director, aiming to restore competitiveness through honest leadership and enhanced resources.
Aug 18, 2026
WMU’s Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae Exits for Michigan State in $5.1M Deal
Western Michigan University announced the departure of longtime athletic director Dan Bartholomae for Michigan State after a $5.1 million buyout, revealing a record‑breaking revenue year and plans for a new Kalamazoo Event Center.
Aug 18, 2026
Dan Bartholomae Takes the Helm at Michigan State Athletics
After a successful tenure at Western Michigan University that included a 2025 national hockey title and a $515 million privately funded arena, Dan Bartholomae is set to lead Michigan State’s athletic department, succeeding J Batt.
Aug 18, 2026
Michigan State hires Dan Bartholomae as athletic director, pairs him with Pat Fitzgerald to rebuild football program
Michigan State University announced Dan Bartholomae as its new athletic director, enlisting Pat Fitzgerald to lead a championship‑focused rebuild. The move comes amid significant financial strain and aims to restore stability and competitiveness in the Big Ten.
Aug 17, 2026
Dan Bartholomae named Michigan State athletic director as program seeks Big Ten resurgence
Michigan State University announced the hiring of Dan Bartholomae, former Western Michigan athletic director, to lead its athletic department. His mandate includes revitalizing Pat Fitzgerald’s football program, building a transparent strategic roadmap, and expanding donor support as the university pursues a $500 million stadium renovation and a $515 million arena project.
Aug 17, 2026
Dan Bartholomae Takes the Helm at Michigan State
Dan Bartholomae, the architect of Western Michigan’s 2025 national hockey title and a $515 million privately funded arena, is now Michigan State’s athletic director, replacing J. Batt after his brief tenure.
Aug 17, 2026