Northern Arizona athletic director Farkas stepping down less than a year into job

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Northern Arizona athletic director Uri Farkas is stepping down, less than a year after being promoted to the fulltime position.

“I will always be a strong advocate and supporter of Lumberjack Athletics and Northern Arizona University,” Farkas said in a statement on Tuesday. “At this time, I need to step away and focus on my physical and mental health, as well as the overall well-being of my family. They have been my number one supporters, and I look forward to spending more time with them as I explore my next opportunity.”

Farkas was promoted interim athletic director on June 30, following Mike Marlow's retirement. He had served as deputy athletic director since 2018.

Farkas previously served in leadership roles at Washington State, California and Oregon before becoming a senior associate athletic director at NAU in 2018.

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