COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women’s athletic department announced on Tuesday that assistant athletic director Buddy Foster will now serve as interim athletic director for the Owls.
MUW Athletics made the transition Friday, when Jennifer Claybrook, who had served as athletic director since June 2021, resigned her position.
“Jennifer stepped down last week citing personal reasons,” MUW Director of Athletic Communications Dave Beyer said.
Foster has served as an assistant athletic director since 2022 and previously served as interim athletic director in spring 2021 after Jason Trufant was relieved of his duties as MUW’s AD.
“This is an exciting time for Owls Athletics as we have earned full membership in the NCAA Division III and in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). Buddy’s experience with the NCAA, the SLIAC, and Owls Athletics will have a positive impact as we move forward,” said Nora Miller, university president.
Foster, who came to MUW in 2020, was the school’s first softball head coach, a position he held for three seasons, earning a runner-up finish at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association championship this spring.
He went 60-54 in his coaching career with the Owls before being promoted to a full-time administrative position on July 1.
You can help your community
Quality, in-depth journalism is essential to a healthy community. The Dispatch brings you the most complete reporting and insightful commentary in the Golden Triangle, but we need your help to continue our efforts. In the past week, our reporters have posted 34 articles to cdispatch.com. Please consider subscribing to our website for only $2.30 per week to help support local journalism and our community.