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Check out the State Journal's complete coverage of Barry Alvarez's retirement announcement
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Check out the State Journal's complete coverage of Barry Alvarez's retirement announcement

  • Apr 7, 2021
  • Apr 7, 2021 Updated Apr 12, 2026
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The Wisconsin State Journal is providing our readers with comprehensive coverage of Barry Alvarez's retirement from his position as athletic director at the University of Wisconsin.

From a look back at Alvarez's football coaching days and the changes the department has made since he came to Madison in 1990, to an examination of what lies ahead in the university's search for a successor, we have you covered with all the latest updates and in-depth analysis of this landmark moment in Badgers history.

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(14) updates to this series since Updated Apr 12, 2026

Want to be Wisconsin's next athletic director? Here are the qualifications UW requires for Barry Alvarez's successor

Want to be Wisconsin's next athletic director? Here are the qualifications UW requires for Barry Alvarez's successor

The University of Wisconsin is looking for a proven leader and decision-maker to succeed Barry Alvarez as its athletic director.

Tom Oates: Barry Alvarez undoubtedly brought much-needed swagger to UW

Tom Oates: Barry Alvarez undoubtedly brought much-needed swagger to UW

The coach-turned-athletic director turned around the fortunes of the football team and solidified the bottom line.

6 potential candidates to replace Barry Alvarez as Wisconsin's athletic director

6 potential candidates to replace Barry Alvarez as Wisconsin's athletic director

Replacing Barry Alvarez as the University of Wisconsin’s athletic director will be both a tremendous opportunity and challenge.

What we know about the search committee that will hire Barry Alvarez's replacement as Wisconsin athletic director

What we know about the search committee that will hire Barry Alvarez's replacement as Wisconsin athletic director

Barry Alvarez disclosed that a search committee to find the next athletic director will be led by Athletic Board chair Pete Miller.

Barry Alvarez says he'll retire after a 31-year tenure with the Badgers as football coach, athletic director

Barry Alvarez says he'll retire after a 31-year tenure with the Badgers as football coach, athletic director

Barry Alvarez, 74, will finish his term leading the UW athletic program this summer after a 17-year stretch in the seat during which the department's budget nearly doubled.

The priorities Wisconsin's next athletic director must address when they take over

The priorities Wisconsin's next athletic director must address when they take over

Sweeping changes are coming to college athletics in the form of NIL payments and athlete empowerment. UW's next AD has to take those challenges head-on.

Barry Alvarez's influence, legacy cemented in Badgers football

Barry Alvarez's influence, legacy cemented in Badgers football

"For Wisconsin football and Wisconsin athletics in general, he's put the ‘W’ on the map.”

Barry Alvarez chooses laughs over tears during 'day of celebration'

Barry Alvarez chooses laughs over tears during 'day of celebration'

“There’ll be plenty of time for me to get emotional,” the UW athletic director said.

Watch now: Wisconsin honors Barry Alvarez with retirement celebration

Watch now: Wisconsin honors Barry Alvarez with retirement celebration

Watch as UW celebrates Alvarez's 31-year Badgers career with "Thanks Coach! Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence" at 12:30 p.m. at the Kohl Center. 

Final countdown: Breaking down Barry Alvarez's career by the numbers

Final countdown: Breaking down Barry Alvarez's career by the numbers

In Barry Alvarez's three decades with the University of Wisconsin, from his time as head coach of the football program through his tenure as a…

Thanks for the memories: Share your thoughts on Barry Alvarez's time at Wisconsin

Thanks for the memories: Share your thoughts on Barry Alvarez's time at Wisconsin

With Alvarez announcing he'll be retiring as UW's athletic director June 30, we thought now's the perfect time to ask our readers what they think of his impact over 31 years in Madison.

Watch now: State Journal reporters Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski break down Barry Alvarez's retirement announcement

Watch now: State Journal reporters Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski break down Barry Alvarez's retirement announcement

Wisconsin State Journal sports reporters Jim Polzin and Todd Milewski reflect on what was learned at an event where University of Wisconsin at…

Watch now: Ted Kellner shares a story about Barry Alvarez at the Badgers athletic director's retirement news conference

Watch now: Ted Kellner shares a story about Barry Alvarez at the Badgers athletic director's retirement news conference

Longtime friend Ted Kellner gets up to speak about Barry Alvarez at the University of Wisconsin athletic director's retirement news conference…

Watch now: Barry Alvarez had plenty to celebrate at Wisconsin

Watch now: Barry Alvarez had plenty to celebrate at Wisconsin

With Barry Alvarez announcing his retirement as athletic director at the University of Wisconsin, take a look back at some of the biggest cele…

Watch now: Paul Chryst reacts to Barry Alvarez saying hiring Chryst was one of his best decisions

Watch now: Paul Chryst reacts to Barry Alvarez saying hiring Chryst was one of his best decisions

Hands on Wisconsin: Wisconsin bids adieu to Barry Alvarez

Hands on Wisconsin: Wisconsin bids adieu to Barry Alvarez

Wisconsin says farewell to Barry Alvarez in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands. 

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It's official: Chris McIntosh promoted to Wisconsin athletic director

It's official: Chris McIntosh promoted to Wisconsin athletic director

As expected, the UW System Board of Regents on Wednesday morning approved a contract with the former Badgers football player to be only the third UW athletic director in the past 32 years.

5 things to know about Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin's next athletic director

5 things to know about Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin's next athletic director

From his Wisconsin roots to his business background, to his time as a Badgers tackle and in the NFL, here's what you should know about the Badgers' next AD. 

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