Stanford University has hired a new athletic director, tapping school alum and former Nike CEO John Donahoe for the high-profile role, the university announced on Thursday, Aug. 1. In his new role, which he will begin on Sept.

After a long wait, Stanford has officially hired their new athletic director. Back on February 24th, the Cardinal’s former AD, Bernard Muir, elected to step down after 13 years in his role. Muir had been the name during numerous national championships in differing sports, as well as their football “prime years.”