Memphis introduces new Athletic Director

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The University of Memphis has made their decision on a new Athletic Director.

The university announced Wednesday that Virginia Deputy Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott will take over the role.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Scott and his family to Memphis,” said UofM President Bill Hardgrave. “Our goal in this extensive search was to find a forward-thinking, transformative leader with the vision to help us achieve the full potential of Tiger Athletics. While there were many exceptional candidates, we found that leader in Dr. Scott. We are fortunate to have him join the Tiger Family, and we look forward to continuing toward our promising future in athletics under his guidance.”

Scott will replace Laird Veatch, who left Memphis in April for the Athletic Director role at the University of Missouri.

Veatch served as Director of Athletics since October 2019 and as Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics since June 2021.

Scott has been Deputy Athletic Director at Virginia since January 2022.

Prior to that, he was Vice President and Director of Athletics at Morgan State University, where he was named 2021-22 Cushman & Wakefield Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.

Scott earned his Ph.D from Binghamton University’s School of Community and Public Affairs in May of 2019.

“The University of Memphis is a destination for me, and it has been on my radar for some time,” Scott said. “With exceptional student-athletes, coaches and staff that have the backing of a proud and motivated city, the opportunity is here to accomplish great things as we continue forward in a new era of intercollegiate athletics. I want to thank President Hardgrave for giving me this opportunity. My family and I are excited to join Tiger Nation.”

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