UAB announces Mark Ingram's departure; Andy Kennedy becomes interim AD
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
UAB athletic director Mark Ingram is departing after 11 years, effective immediately, as announced on August 18, 2026. Andy Kennedy, the men's basketball coach, will serve as the interim athletic director during the search for Ingram's successor. Ingram's tenure included the revival of the football program and the hiring of notable coaches like Trent Dilfer. UAB President Ray L. Watts expressed commitment to enhancing athletics at the university, emphasizing support for student-athletes and coaching staff moving forward.
- •Mark Ingram leaves UAB Athletics after 11 years of service.
- •Andy Kennedy appointed interim athletic director during the transition.
- •Ingram oversaw significant developments, including football program revival.
- •UAB seeks to build on recent momentum in athletics.
- •President Watts reaffirms commitment to improving athletic programs.
- 10:20 PMESPN NCAAM — Ingram out; hoops coach named UAB interim AD
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — A major change atop UAB athletics, with Andy Kennedy stepping in as interim AD
"UAB athletic director Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years, with his departure announced Tuesday by the university as an agreement to “part ways.” “Our commitment to athletics has never been stronger,” UAB President Ray L. Watts said in a statement. Ingram took over as athletic director in 2015, months after UAB shut down the football program only to see it revived with new facilities and investments.
"Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years as UAB athletic director, with men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy becoming interim AD during a search for a replacement.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMAug 18, 2026, 10:20 PMIngram out; hoops coach named UAB interim AD
Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years as UAB athletic director, with men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy becoming interim AD during a search for a replacement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:52 PMA major change atop UAB athletics, with Andy Kennedy stepping in as interim AD
UAB athletic director Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years, with his departure announced Tuesday by the university as an agreement to “part ways.” “Our commitment to athletics has never been stronger,” UAB President Ray L. Watts said in a statement. Ingram took over as athletic director in 2015, months after UAB shut down the football program only to see it revived with new facilities and investments.
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