UCLA chancellor appoints Tim Harris as permanent athletic director and CEO

UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk confirmed on September 6, 2026, that Tim Harris will serve as the permanent athletic director and CEO of the Bruins. The announcement occurred ahead of the UCLA football team's season opener against Cal. Harris replaces former athletic director Martin Jarmond, who was fired the previous week. Frenk indicated that Harris will lead the athletic department for the foreseeable future, helping to address the school's fiscal situation using his professional experience. Harris, a former UCLA soccer player and former executive with the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently serving in the role on a pro bono basis. By confirming the permanent appointment, the university avoids a search for a different candidate to lead the department.

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