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Iowa Signs Athletic Director Beth Goetz to Contract Extension Through Early 2032

The extension follows a school year that brought four individual national titles and $103.7 million in athletics fundraising, the university said.

  • On Thursday, the University of Iowa announced that Athletic Director Beth Goetz signed a contract extension keeping her in the role through January 31, 2032.
  • This extension follows a record-breaking 2025-26 academic year where Iowa generated $103.7 million in athletics fundraising, while Hawkeye athletes earned four individual national championships and three Big Ten championships.
  • Effective September 1, 2026, Goetz's guaranteed base salary increases from $850,000 to $1.4 million, a 65% raise aligning her compensation with the Big Ten Conference ADs median of approximately $1.45 million.
  • Under her leadership, Iowa navigated complex NIL and revenue-sharing landscapes while planning renovations for Carver-Hawkeye Arena and hiring Ben McCollum to lead the men's basketball program.
  • President Barbara Wilson praised the director, stating Goetz brings "vision and integrity" to the department, as Goetz expressed she is "incredibly grateful" to continue serving the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa signs athletic director Beth Goetz to contract extension through early 2032

Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz has agreed to a contract extension through early 2032. The agreement follows one of the most successful athletic seasons in the school's history during the 2025-26 academic year.

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Iowa athletics director Beth Goetz gets 65% pay increase in new deal

Iowa athletics director Beth Goetz has signed a contract extension through Jan. 31, 2032. The new deal includes a 65% pay increase.

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