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Mark Ingram Departs UAB as Athletic Director After 11 Years

Mark Ingram has officially stepped down from his position as athletic director at UAB after serving in the role for eleven years. During his tenure, the university athletic department experienced significant growth, facility improvements, and competitive success across multiple sports programs.

The institution is now launching a comprehensive national search to identify and appoint a permanent successor for the critical leadership position. In the interim period, men's basketball head coach Andy Kennedy will step in to manage athletic department operations.

Coach Kennedy brings extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge to help maintain stability while the search continues. University administrators expressed their gratitude for Ingram's long-standing dedication and contributions to the entire athletic community.

Student-athletes, coaching staffs, and fans acknowledge the lasting impact he leaves behind after more than a decade of service. Future plans for the department will be shaped by the incoming athletic director once the selection process is successfully completed.

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