Craig Angelos out as University of Hawaii athletic director
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hawaii Athletic Director Craig Angelos was photographed in the athletic department at the UH-Manoa campus on June 9, 2023. Angelos is out as the University of Hawaii athletics director, sources confirmed to the Star-Advertiser.
Craig Angelos is out as the University of Hawaii athletics director, sources confirmed to the Star-Advertiser.
The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy was the first to report the news early Tuesday morning on the social media site X, saying the move is effective Dec. 1.
Sources said Angelos was first informed of the news prior to leaving for Logan, Utah, last week to attend Hawaii’s football game against Utah State.
Phone calls and texts placed to Angelos since Saturday night following UH’s 55-10 loss to the Aggies have not been returned.
Angelos has been working without a contract under an “at-will” agreement while reporting to University of Hawaii president David Lassner.
The move comes six weeks before Lassner’s retirement at the end of the year.
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An all-department staff meeting has been scheduled for 3 p.m. today.
Angelos was hired as athletics director in May 2023 replacing David Matlin.
Angelos was approved by an 8-2 vote by the UH Board of Regents after Lassner recommended Angelos to the board following a nationwide search.
In his short tenure as athletics director, Angelos oversaw UH’s move to the Mountain West Conference as a member in all sports, not just football.
He was also able to provide charter flights for the football team, eliminate travel subsidies for visiting MWC team under the deal slated to go into effect in 2026, and included revenue by making more premium seating available courtside at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
UH sent out an emailed statement this afternoon:
“This is a confidential personnel matter. The University of Hawaiʻi confirms that Mr. Angelos’ final day as the UH Mānoa athletic director is December 1. Effective December 2, Associate Athletic Director Lois Manin will serve as the acting athletic director. An announcement about a future search will be made by incoming UH President Wendy Hensel after the new year.
President David Lassner met regularly with AD Angelos since he was hired, as he does with all his direct reports. Lassner made the decision to part ways with Angelos based on performance. This action is taking place now following the completion of the search for the new UH president.
Lassner is appreciative that Angelos is remaining through December 1 to assist with the transition. The University remains grateful for his efforts and his dedication to UH Mānoa athletics, and wishes him the very best in the future.”
