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Aug. 20, 2026

Dan Bartholomae introduced as Michigan State's 22nd athletic director

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected Dan Bartholomae as the university’s next vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.

“It is a dream come true and a tremendous honor for my family and I to join the Spartan community!” Bartholomae said. “Michigan State Athletics has everything required to thrive in this new era of college sports: top-level student-athletes, outstanding coaches, a global alumni network and a university leadership team committed to excellence.”

Photos by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

A group walks through a large indoor venue as musicians play instruments along the side of the walkway. In the foreground, several attendees move toward the camera, while a digital sign above the entrance reads, “WELCOME, DAN BARTHOLOMAE.” Additional attendees stand in the background, and white pom-poms are visible at the edge of the frame.
Four people and the Michigan State Spartans mascot pose in front of a green step-and-repeat backdrop displaying Michigan State Athletics and Auto-Owners Insurance logos. The person in the center holds a green football jersey with the name “BARTHOLOMAE” and the number “22” on the back.
Dan Batholomae stands at a podium featuring the Michigan State Spartans logo and speaks into a microphone during an event announcement. Kevin Guskiewicz stands nearby. A green backdrop behind them displays Michigan State Athletics and Auto-Owners Insurance logos, with white flowers arranged in front of the stage.
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Dan Batholomae and Kevin Guskiewicz stand on a stage in front of a green backdrop displaying Michigan State Athletics and Auto-Owners Insurance logos. Together they hold up a green football jersey with the name “BARTHOLOMAE” and the number “22” on the back. White flowers are visible in the foreground near the stage.
A group of people stands and applauds during an event inside an arena or large gathering space. In the foreground, a person in a gray suit claps while standing beside two younger attendees. Bright stage lighting shines from behind the crowd, and a welcome message is visible on digital displays in the background.
A group walks through a large indoor venue as musicians play instruments along the side of the walkway. In the foreground, several attendees move toward the camera, while a digital sign above the entrance reads, “WELCOME, DAN BARTHOLOMAE.” Additional attendees stand in the background, and white pom-poms are visible at the edge of the frame.
Four people and the Michigan State Spartans mascot pose in front of a green step-and-repeat backdrop displaying Michigan State Athletics and Auto-Owners Insurance logos. The person in the center holds a green football jersey with the name “BARTHOLOMAE” and the number “22” on the back.

Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz, foreground left, leads Dan Bartholomae and family members into the Breslin Student Events Center to kick off the press conference announcing MSU’s new director of intercollegiate athletics. A sign in the background welcomes Bartholomae to campus. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications.

Dan Bartholomae, center, is joined by family members as he is introduced as Michigan State University’s 22nd athletic director during an event at the Breslin Student Events Center. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz, left, smiles after introducing MSU’s new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dan Bartholomae to the Spartan community. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

Dan Bartholomae speaks during his introductory press conference at the Breslin Student Events Center. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz, right, and Dan Bartholomae pose with a Michigan State football jersey following Bartholomae’s introduction as Michigan State University’s new athletic director. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

Dan Bartholomae, center, receives applause from attendees following his introduction as Michigan State University’s 22nd athletic director at the Breslin Center. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State President Kevin Guskiewicz, foreground left, leads Dan Bartholomae and family members into the Breslin Student Events Center to kick off the press conference announcing MSU’s new director of intercollegiate athletics. A sign in the background welcomes Bartholomae to campus. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications.

Dan Bartholomae, center, is joined by family members as he is introduced as Michigan State University’s 22nd athletic director during an event at the Breslin Student Events Center. Photo by Matt Mitchell/MSU Athletic Communications

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