Former USD athletic director Bill McGillis left his role Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy of USD
University of San Diego athletic director Bill McGillis is leaving his post immediately to pursue "other professional opportunities" as the school faces a civil lawsuit and pursues an investigation into allegations of hazing by its football team.
Driving the news: USD announced McGillis' departure in a news release Thursday, but it did not mention the hazing allegations.
"My wife, Margie, and I decided that now is the right time to step away, hit reset and embark on exciting new opportunities that are ahead,"ā McGillis in a statement
Context: McGillis has led USD's athletics program since 2016 and received the 2023 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Cushman & Wakefield Athletics Director of the Year Award.
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