Lynn Hickey named Eastern Washington's interim athletics director

Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has named veteran athletics administrator Lynn Hickey to serve as EWU's interim athletic director while the university begins a national search to permanently fill the position.

Hickey, who will begin her duties at Eastern Feb. 12 replaces Bil Chaves, who took a similar post with the University of North Dakota.

"I am very happy to bring a leader with Ms. Hickey's experience to our university," Cullinan said in a news release. "She will be key to maintaining momentum during this transition."

Hickey served for 18 years as associate vice presi...