Warde Manuel will step down as Michigan’s athletic director at the end of the calendar year, the school announced.
The announcement came as part of the university’s conclusion of an investigation into the culture of athletics at Michigan. No additional details were included in the announcement regarding the next steps for the department or a successor.
Manuel’s departure will mark a significant leadership change for one of the nation’s most prominent athletic departments. Michigan’s athletics program includes high-profile football and basketball teams, along with a broad range of varsity sports competing at the highest levels of college athletics.
The university said Manuel will remain in his role through the end of the calendar year.