Dan Bartholomae
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Athletic director |
| Team | Michigan State |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | August 2, 1979 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Indiana University (BS) University of Pittsburgh (MBA) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2002-2017 | Pittsburgh (deputy athletic director for internal affairs) |
| 2017–2022 | Oregon State University (executive deputy athletic director) |
| 2022–2026 | Western Michigan University |
| 2026–present | Michigan State |
Dan Bartholomae is the director of athletics for Michigan State University. He succeeded J Batt, who left for Kentucky on July 28, 2026.[1] He previously served as athletic director for Western Michigan University.[2] He also served as deputy athletic director for internal affairs for the University of Pittsburgh and executive deputy athletic director for Oregon State University.[3]
Early life
Bartholomae was born August 2, 1979 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bartholomae attended Indiana for his B.S. and Pittsburgh for his MBA.[4]
Career
During Bartholomae's 20 years in collegiate athletics, he's been known as a massive fundraiser bringing in record investment at his institutions.[5]
Bartholomae was announced as the new athletic director at Michigan State University on August 17, 2026, and officially took office on August 31, 2026.[6]
References
- ↑ Hosler, Abigail (2026-07-09). "J Batt to leave MSU on July 28". The State News. The State News. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Dan Bartholomae - Vice President / Director of Athletics". Western Michigan University Athletics. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Dan Bartholomae - Executive Deputy Athletic Director". Oregon State University Athletics. Oregon State University. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ "Pitt's Dan Bartholomae Named NAAC President for 2015-16". Pitt Panthers. University of Pittsburgh Athletics. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ Cotsonika, Jacob (2026-08-21). "New AD Bartholomae Setting Big Fundraising Vision at MSU". Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ McCann, Amber. "MSU names Dan Bartholomae as next director of athletics". MSUToday. Michigan State University. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
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