Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announces retirement at year's end
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Mike Bobinski, the athletic director at Purdue University, plans to retire on December 31. This decision comes as Purdue also seeks a new university president. Bobinski has been instrumental in elevating the men's basketball program to a national powerhouse, including a Final Four appearance in 2024. His legacy includes significant achievements in the football program, leading Purdue to its only Big Ten championship game in 2022. Purdue has not yet announced plans for finding a successor.
- •Bobinski confirmed retirement effective December 31.
- •Men's basketball reached the Final Four in 2024 under his leadership.
- •Purdue football advanced to the 2022 Big Ten championship game.
- •Bobinski previously hired and parted ways with head coaches in football and women's basketball.
- •Purdue is currently searching for both a new athletic director and president.
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue Athletic Director Mike Bobinski Announces Retirement
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski to retire. Why it matters
"The leader of the Boilermakers athletic department is set to step aside, sources confirmed to IndyStar. Here's a look at his legacy.
"The Purdue AD will be retiring at the end of the year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:57 PMPurdue Athletic Director Mike Bobinski Announces Retirement
The Purdue AD will be retiring at the end of the year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:21 PMPurdue athletic director Mike Bobinski to retire. Why it matters
The leader of the Boilermakers athletic department is set to step aside, sources confirmed to IndyStar. Here's a look at his legacy.
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