UCLA parts ways with athletic director Martin Jarmond
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
UCLA announced the departure of athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, August 31, 2026. The move follows a period of public criticism from donors and fans regarding his leadership of the department. Supporters of the decision cited concerns about financial management and personnel oversight at the university. Records indicate that dissatisfaction with Jarmond existed for nearly a year, evidenced by previous attempts to pressure the institution to dismiss him through aerial banners and mobile billboard campaigns near the campus and the Rose Bowl. UCLA has not yet named a permanent successor to fill the vacancy. The athletic department is expected to transition toward a new leadership direction following the conclusion of Jarmond's tenure.
- •Martin Jarmond left his role as UCLA athletic director on August 31, 2026.
- •Bruins fans previously organized campaigns against Jarmond including aerial banners and billboards.
- •Donors reportedly expressed concerns regarding university financial practices under Jarmond.
- •The university announced the leadership change on Monday afternoon.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA's donor contributions dissipated under AD Martin Jarmond
- 12:28 PMCBS Sports — Inside UCLA's money problem: Donors quit writing checks long before AD Martin Jarmond was fired
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to dismissal of UCLA AD Martin Jarmond
"Despite a lucrative move to the Big Ten, donor giving, sponsorship revenue and fan support declined as UCLA's athletics deficit ballooned, helping set the stage for Jarmond's dismissal
""He stole money from UCLA for years and is completely incompetent... Thank goodness donors stepped up to close this mistake. 'Read the room' loser."
"The UCLA Bruins need more donor contributions to compete in the Big Ten Conference but that didn't happen under Martin Jarmond.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:20 AMUCLA's donor contributions dissipated under AD Martin Jarmond
The UCLA Bruins need more donor contributions to compete in the Big Ten Conference but that didn't happen under Martin Jarmond.
- CBS SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:28 PMInside UCLA's money problem: Donors quit writing checks long before AD Martin Jarmond was fired
Despite a lucrative move to the Big Ten, donor giving, sponsorship revenue and fan support declined as UCLA's athletics deficit ballooned, helping set the stage for Jarmond's dismissal
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:55 AMSocial media reacts to dismissal of UCLA AD Martin Jarmond
"He stole money from UCLA for years and is completely incompetent... Thank goodness donors stepped up to close this mistake. 'Read the room' loser."
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