Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*
Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol
Already have an account?
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Cathy Wurzer

U of M's AD says he wanted to keep his job a bit longer

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Joel Maturi addresses the news media
Outgoing University of Minnesota Athletic Director Joel Maturi speaks at a press conference Thursday morning at TCF Bank Stadium. University president Eric Kaler is at right.
MPR Photo/Tim Nelson

University of Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi will step down from the job this summer. The university announced yesterday that Maturi's last day will be June 30, 2012, when his current contract runs out.

After that, he'll remain on staff at the university for another year, as a special assistant to U of M president Eric Kaler.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Joel Maturi about his time as athletics director.

Gallery
1 of 1
Joel Maturi addresses the news media
Outgoing University of Minnesota Athletic Director Joel Maturi speaks at a press conference Thursday morning at TCF Bank Stadium. University president Eric Kaler is at right.
MPR Photo/Tim Nelson