Chris McIntosh, the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is leaving to accept a senior position in the Big Ten Conference, as reported on April 12. McIntosh, who has served as athletic director for five years, confirmed his move, expressing mixed emotions about leaving a place he holds dear. During his tenure, he made significant hires, including football coach Luke Fickell, and oversaw the construction of the Kellner Family Athletic Center, a $285 million project set to partially open this summer. His leadership also emphasized the department's presence in Milwaukee, with events held at the Fiserv Forum. The search for a new athletic director will be led by Eric Wilcots, who will take over as interim chancellor following Jennifer Mnookin's departure to Columbia University. McIntosh's successor will face challenges such as the university's competitiveness in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape and ongoing legal issues involving former staff members. McIntosh's departure is part of a broader transition at the university, which includes recent leadership changes.