After 12 long and tumultuous years, Mark Emmert has announced his plans to step down as president of the NCAA, effective June 2023.
The college world was rocked by Tuesday’s news that Emmert plans to step down within the next 14 months. Though June 2023 is the latest Emmert is set to step down by, it very well could be sooner if the NCAA is able to hire a replacement before then.
“Throughout my tenure I’ve emphasized the need to focus on the experience and priorities of student-athletes,” Emmert said in the NCAA’s press release. “I am extremely proud of the work of the Association over the last 12 years and especially pleased with the hard work and dedication of the national office staff here in Indianapolis.”