Saint Michael’s AD Chris Kenny announces that he will step down at the end of June after nine years at the helm to transition into a role as the College’s Executive Director of Stewardship & Leadership Giving. Current Assoc. AD Matt Akins will succeed Kenny as the new AD, effective July 1. Kenny: "My long career with Purple Knight Athletics has been immensely rewarding, and working with our student-athletes, coaches, staff and campus colleagues has substantially enriched my life. I am so grateful for having had the opportunity to serve our College as Director of Athletics - it's been the honor of a lifetime, and I'm very proud of the many improvements, advancements, and accomplishments we have achieved in my nine years in this role." Akins: “I am grateful to President [Richard] Plumb for believing in me and entrusting me with this opportunity. Saint Michael's is a special place with extraordinary faculty, staff, students and alumni. … I'm excited to embrace this new challenge as we all continue to work together to support the College and enhance the student-athlete experience at Saint Michael's.” (link)