SAN ANTONIO - The University of the Incarnate Word has promoted its interim athletic director permanently after nearly a year in the position. 

The now permanent AD, Richard Duran, has been in the position since taking over in Aug. 2019. 

“As interim athletic director, Richard demonstrated his willingness to work with all campus partners not only for the benefit of the athletics department but for the University as a whole,” UIW President Dr. Thomas Evans said. “He showed us his ability to lead, his dedication to his staff, to our student athletes and to our UIW Mission. In these last 10 months, Richard Duran truly earned the privilege of being named UIW’s Athletic Director.”