Michael Lipitz

Michael Lipitz has a strong background in athletics administration and leadership. Michael currently serves as the Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois Chicago, a position they have held since October 2019. Prior to that, they worked at NC State University as the Deputy Athletics Director from June 2011 to October 2019. During their time at NC State, they played a key role in elevating the university's athletics program nationally. From 1999 to 2011, Lipitz served as the Senior Associate Athletics Director at the University of Maryland, overseeing various departments and managing important relationships. Michael also gained experience in the non-profit sector as the Chief Operating Officer of the Orange Bowl Committee in 2006-2007. In addition to their athletics career, Lipitz had a legal intern position at Wolf, Block, Schorr & Solis-Cohen from 1998-1999.

Michael Lipitz has a Juris Doctorate degree in Law from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Michael also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland. Michael completed their high school education at Millville High School.