UAB parts ways with athletics director Mark Ingram after 11 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

UAB has agreed to part ways with Mark Ingram, the associate vice president and athletics director, effective August 18, 2026. Ingram, who joined UAB in May 2015, oversaw significant achievements for the athletics program, including facility investments and a successful transition to the American Conference. Andy Kennedy, the head coach of men's basketball, will serve as the interim director of athletics as UAB seeks to fill the vacant position. Ingram expressed pride in his tenure and gratitude for the relationships formed during his time at UAB.
- •Mark Ingram served as UAB's athletics director for 11 years.
- •Andy Kennedy named interim director of athletics.
- •Ingram oversaw key achievements in facility investments.
- •His tenure included a transition to the American Conference.
- •Ingram previously worked in athletics at Tennessee, Missouri, and Georgia.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — UAB, former Vol Mark Ingram agree to part ways as athletics director
"UAB and former Vol Mark Ingram agree to part ways as director of athletics.
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