Murray State University Athletics
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AD Ward Receives Contract Extension
6/10/2015 4:47:00 PM | General
Dr. Bob Davies, President of Murray State University, announced that the Board of Regents approved at their recent meeting his recommendation to extend the contract of Director of Athletics Allen Ward.
The one-year extension means Ward's contract now runs through June 30, 2019.
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"Murray State is fortunate to have a skilled and dedicated Director of Athletics who not only sees, but embraces the role of athletics at a University", said Davies. "This is why, for example, our student-athletes have an average GPA of 3.12, an impending graduation rate of 74 percent, and we captured three more OVC Championships this year. These results occur because of the leadership of Mr. Ward. Mr. Ward is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletics and his worth to Murray State has been demonstrated regularly and the contract reflects his professionalism and our commitment to him."
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"It's an honor to serve as Director of Athletics at Murray State and have the privilege of working with Dr. Davies and his executive team," said Ward. "I'm humbled by the commitment he's shown and the confidence he and the Board have in me. It's been a rewarding 10 years and I'm incredibly fortunate to work with so many talented and dedicated individuals. This is a special place and I'm fully committed to advancing the program, and in turn, this great university."
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Ward took over as head of Racer athletics on March 30, 2005. Â
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The one-year extension means Ward's contract now runs through June 30, 2019.
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"Murray State is fortunate to have a skilled and dedicated Director of Athletics who not only sees, but embraces the role of athletics at a University", said Davies. "This is why, for example, our student-athletes have an average GPA of 3.12, an impending graduation rate of 74 percent, and we captured three more OVC Championships this year. These results occur because of the leadership of Mr. Ward. Mr. Ward is a nationally recognized leader in collegiate athletics and his worth to Murray State has been demonstrated regularly and the contract reflects his professionalism and our commitment to him."
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"It's an honor to serve as Director of Athletics at Murray State and have the privilege of working with Dr. Davies and his executive team," said Ward. "I'm humbled by the commitment he's shown and the confidence he and the Board have in me. It's been a rewarding 10 years and I'm incredibly fortunate to work with so many talented and dedicated individuals. This is a special place and I'm fully committed to advancing the program, and in turn, this great university."
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Ward took over as head of Racer athletics on March 30, 2005. Â
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