Missouri Western State University introduced Kurt McGuffin as Western’s next director of athletics. McGuffin, currently assistant athletic director/director of athletics development at the University of Colorado-Boulder, will start at Western on Oct. 31.

“It’s a great honor to be named Missouri Western’s athletic director,” said McGuffin. “I look forward to working with Dr. Vartabedian and his administration, the coaches and athletics staff, and our student-athletes to keep the department moving in a positive direction.”

More than 80 people applied for the position. McGuffin was one of four finalists invited for on-campus interviews.

Watch his press conference.



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