Kathleen Tierney Named Athletics Director

Lebanon Valley College Athletics Director Kathleen Tierney has been named the director of athletics and physical education at Bryn Mawr College. She will begin in early August.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to come to a place with as rich a tradition in women's athletics as Bryn Mawr," said Tierney. "I'm really looking forward to working with the Bryn Mawr students and staff in building on that tradition and reaching new heights of excellence."

Tierney has spent the last six years as Lebanon Valley's athletic director. During her tenure, she oversaw the consolidation of all Lebanon Valley student recreation and athletic facilities into one location and the construction of the school's new gymnasium. She is also credited with establishing a stronger presence in community-service activities for student-athletes.

On-field accomplishments during Tierney's time at Lebanon Valley include five Commonwealth Conference titles; three teams advancing to the NCAA Division III Championships, with the 2006 field-hockey team reaching the Final Four, and 15 teams appearing in their conference championship games.

In addition, Lebanon Valley student-athletes have earned eight ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America awards and 37 Academic All-District honors.

"Kathy Tierney has the ideal combination of experience and vision we were looking for in an athletics director. She has also shown a great understanding and appreciation for the College's academic mission. This is a very exciting time for Bryn Mawr's student-athletes and the entire Bryn Mawr community," said Dean of the Undergraduate College Karen Tidmarsh, who headed the athletics director search committee.

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