SIU Chancellor Austin Lane announced in a statement on Friday Sept.10 that the school will begin a national search for a new athletic director.

The statement offered thanks to now former athletic director Liz Jarnigan for her time with the Salukis, which included three years with the department and two as the AD.

According to the statement, SIU will announce a temporary athletics director in the near future

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