
Duke University's new athletics director is first woman and person of color to hold that position
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The university announced Wednesday that Nina E. King would be stepping into the role currently held by Kevin M. White, who is retiring in September after 13 years. King is currently the school's senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff.
The university announced Wednesday that Nina E. King would be replacing Kevin M. White, who is retiring in September after 13 years, as vice president and director of athletics. King is currently the school's senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff.
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