Warde Manuel Contract Extended to June 2030

The University of Michigan has extended athletic director Warde Manuel's contract for five more years, now running through June 30, 2030. This extension comes after his leadership since 2016 and his recent appointment as chair of the College Football Playoff committee. Manuel's new deal includes an average annual compensation of $2.4 million, positioning him among the highest-paid athletic directors in the Big Ten. Despite facing challenges, such as Jim Harbaugh's potential departure to the NFL, Manuel successfully hired basketball coach Dusty May. President Santa J. Ono praised Manuel's contributions, highlighting the athletic department's achievements in fostering student-athlete success. This marks the second contract extension for Manuel, who previously had his contract set to expire in June 2026.