University of Illinois Chicago Athletics
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.
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University of Illinois Chicago Athletics
The University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an NCAA Division I athletic program sponsoring 300 student-athletes across 18 sports competing in the Missouri Valley Conference. Our nickname, the Flames, is a reference to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Our primary school colors are Fire Engine Red and Navy Pier Blue, the latter a nod to UIC's roots on Chicago's iconic Navy Pier at Lake Michigan. Since earning Division I status in 1981, UIC has amassed 75 conference championships and made 47 NCAA postseason appearances. In addition, 20 Flames have achieved All-America status, 83 have earned recognition as Player of the Year, and 55 coaches have been honored as Coach of the Year. UIC student-athletes boast a 93% Graduation Success Rate and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for 19 consecutive semesters. UIC stands alone as Chicago’s largest institution and only public research university. The 50,000 members of our campus community and our 325,000 living alumni embody the pride and spirit of our great city. We are, and will always remain, For Chicago!