Washington State fires AD Anne McCoy less than 18 months into her tenure

November 12, 2025

By Kyle Bonagura, ESPN: Less than 18 months into her tenure, athletic director Anne McCoy was fired by Washington State on Wednesday.

McCoy, who has worked at Washington State since 2001, served in the AD role on an interim basis until she was promoted in spring 2024 by former president Kirk Schulz, who retired earlier this year and was replaced by Elizabeth Cantwell.

“Anne has provided steady leadership through one of the most complex and pivotal periods in the history of Cougar Athletics,” Cantwell said in a statement.

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Washington St. fires athletic director McCoy

Anne McCoy, who was promoted to athletic director at Washington State in 2024 after serving in an interim role for three months, has been fired.

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