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athletic department
Coverage of athletic department in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel agrees to buyout after probe, will step down at end of 2026
University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of 2026 after agreeing to a buyout for the remaining three years of his contract. This decision follows investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with his executive assistant and broader athletic department issues, which identified cultural and leadership concerns.