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University of Alaska Anchorage hires Michael Bazemore as athletic director

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Summary

The University of Alaska Anchorage announced Michael Bazemore as its new athletic director on June 23. Bazemore joins UAA after five years in the same role at Montana State-Billings. He replaces Ryan Swartwood, who resigned in October. Bazemore has experience in various college athletics roles and a background as a former student-athlete. He is expected to officially start on July 19.

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Key Details

•Michael Bazemore succeeds Ryan Swartwood at UAA.
•He served as athletic director at Montana State-Billings for five years.
•UAA has seen acting athletic director Tanya Pont since October.
•Bazemore's tenure at MSU Billings included a 3.2 GPA among athletes.
•He will officially start at UAA on July 19.

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — UAA hires new athletic director

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Jun. 23—The University of Alaska Anchorage has hired Michael Bazemore as its new athletic director, the school said Tuesday. Bazemore spent the last five years as athletic director at Montana State-Billings, which competes with UAA in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. "I am extremely excited to join the Seawolves family," Bazemore said in a statement released by the university. "I would ...
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