Keli Zinn, who has been deputy AD and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022, has been hired as the new athletic director at Rutgers.

Rutgers can now focus on the 2025-26 athletic seasons with the tumultuous search process behind them. With President Tate and AD Keli Zinn representing alignment and a strong commitment to the athletic department, Scarlet Knights fans can rest assured that their athletic programs and student-athletes are in good hands for years to come.