Jon Palumbo is named interim athletic director at Michigan State University
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Jon Palumbo has been appointed interim athletic director for Michigan State University effective immediately, following the departure of J Batt, who is set to take over as athletic director at Kentucky on July 28. Palumbo, previously the executive deputy athletic director, is also the CEO of Spartan Ventures. His interim status indicates that the university may continue searching for a permanent athletic director. The decision sets up questions regarding the long-term plans for the athletic department amid this transition.
- •Jon Palumbo appointed interim athletic director on July 10, 2026.
- •Palumbo previously served as executive deputy athletic director.
- •J Batt leaves for the athletic director position at Kentucky.
- •University may still seek a permanent athletic director.
- •Palumbo is also CEO of Spartan Ventures.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Palumbo Named Interim Athletic Director of Michigan State University
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