Heather Lyke

Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel announced her decision to fire Heather Lyke on Monday. Lyke had served as the Panthers' athletic director for eight years following five years at Eastern Michigan, 16 years at Ohio State (assistant AD) and three years at Cincinnati (assistant AD).

"Upon her arrival at Pitt in 2017, Heather guided our program through a unique period in college athletics and we thank her for her leadership during that time," chancellor Joan Gabel said in a statement. "However, as we enter a new era in college athletics, one that seems to change by the day, we need a new vision and a new leader of our athletics department."