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Chris Del Conte to lead Texas Athletics

Chris Del Conte has been named vice president and athletics director at The University of Texas at Austin.

AUSTIN, Texas — Chris Del Conte has been named vice president and athletics director at The University of Texas at Austin and will begin that job Monday. Del Conte has served as director of intercollegiate athletics at Texas Christian University since 2009 and is nationally recognized for developing winning programs, upgrading facilities, improving the fan experience and helping student-athletes excel on and off the field.

"Chris has the experience, vision and character that's needed for Texas to build on the Longhorns' rich legacy and to continue winning with integrity for years to come," UT Austin President Gregory L.