A successful intercollegiate athletics program can unite a campus community, increase visibility and brand recognition, and create opportunities for financial stability and growth. Huron collaborates with colleges and universities to maximize the benefits of intercollegiate athletics departments and mitigate the associated risks.
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Huron senior advisers Sandy Barbour, Kevin Weiberg, and Kevin White share their insider perspectives on leadership, governance, and the future of college athletics.
With decades of experience across NCAA programs, conferences, and higher education, they reveal how collaboration, data, and institutional knowledge drive meaningful progress for student-athletes and universities alike.
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Sandy Barbour
Senior Advisor
,Former Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Sandy helps institutional leaders develop solutions to their most pressing challenges on and off the field, including mission and culture alignment, planning and problem-solving, and program development at colleges and universities nationwide.
Jim Delany
Senior Advisor
,Former Big Ten Commissioner
Jim collaborates with athletic directors and institutional leaders to help them reimagine the future of college sports, bringing a rare combination of conference leadership experience, legal expertise, and deep knowledge of the forces reshaping intercollegiate athletics today.
Bernard Muir
Senior Advisor
,Former Director of Athletics, Stanford University
Bernard helps institutional leaders navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, from governance and financial sustainability to student-athlete well-being, with the perspective of someone who has led one of the most complex and successful programs in the country.
