Underdog Dynasty · Jun 21, 2023
Rice athletic director Joe Karlgaard to step down August 1
Photo by Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle via Getty ImagesThe summer of 2023 will be a transitory time for the Rice Owls, in a multitude of ways.
Not only do the Owls transition from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference on July 1, but one month later, another major change will transpire within the athletic department.
Athletic director Joe Karlgaard announced he will step down Aug. 1, effectively ending his 10-year tenure at Rice to become the CEO of GSV Summit LLC. According to the GSV Summit LLC website, “GSV is a global community and investment platform singularly focused on elevating the scope and scale of innovation in the $2 trillion education and workforce sector.”