Silar Announces Retirement from Duke Athletics

DURHAM, N.C. – Following four decades of exemplary service as both a coach and administrator at Duke University, Jacki Silar will retire from her position as Senior Associate Director of Athletics on June 30, 2020.

"I am grateful and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Duke University, specifically, the athletics department," said Silar. "Each day, I strived for excellence for our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the playing field. I loved supporting and working with the best of the best – our student-athletes, coaches and staff – as it inspired me to work every day.

"I want to thank Duke University, former head women's basketball coach Debbie Leonard, who hired me to be…