Rutgers can now focus on the 2025-26 athletic seasons with the tumultuous search process behind them. With President Tate and AD Keli Zinn representing alignment and a strong commitment to the athletic department, Scarlet Knights fans can rest assured that their athletic programs and student-athletes are in good hands for years to come.

Here’s a look at some of the most important areas Keli Zinn needs to address as the new Rutgers athletics director.

Rutgers President William F. Tate IV today appointed Keli Zinn, a collegiate athletics leader with 20 years of power conference experience and a proven track record of transforming championship-level programs, as director of Intercollegiate Athletics for Rutgers-New Brunswick.