Michigan State University Relieves AD Alan Haller Of Duties

Michigan State University president Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz announced on Thursday morning that he is relieving Athletic Director Alan Haller of his duties.

Guskiewicz said in a press release on Thursday:

“I’m grateful for Alan’s leadership since I joined the university and appreciate the success our programs have seen under his leadership, he is deeply committed to this university and has led with honesty and integrity.”

More from Guskiewicz:

“This is a pivotal time for college athletics, where innovation, effective communications and community engagement are more important than ever, our next athletic director will lead one of the nation’s more storied athletic programs, home to 23 varsity sports, a passionate fan base, a long legacy of academic and athletic excellence and, most importantly, an ambitious future.”

According to the release, Haller's last day on the job is Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press is reporting that MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo and deputy athletic director Jen Smith will serve as interim AD's until a permanent AD is named.

Haller, who's 54 years old, is a Lansing native (Sexton HS grad) and a former MSU football player.   Haller also played in the National Football League as a defensive back for three seasons (1992, 1993, 1995) after graduating from MSU.  He was also a police officer at MSU's Department of Police and Public Safety after his NFL career for more than a decade.

He was named as full-time athletic director 3 1/2 years ago, taking over for then-interim AD Bill Beekman.

Solari reports that Haller's contract runs through September 1st, 2026.  Buyout negotiations are ongoing according to the report.

According to the release, MSU will use the executive search firm TurnkeyZRG to help with the AD search.