University Of Rhode Island Athletic Director Departing After Nearly 20 Years

KINGTSON, RI — University of Rhode Island Vice President and Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn is leaving his position to accept a leadership opportunity at his alma mater, the University of Massachusetts.

"Bjorn joined URI in 2007 and, during his 18 years in Kingston, emphasized an athletics culture rooted in excellence, transforming URI into one of the Atlantic 10's most consistent and well-rounded member schools," according to a media release.

"Under his leadership, Rhode Island teams won 40 league championships, including 11 titles across six sports in the past three years — one of the strongest competitive stretches in school history," the release said. "Rhode Island's athletics achievements during his tenure include landmark moments across multiple programs."

In the release, URI President Marc Parlange spoke of Bjorn's impact on the school.

"Thorr's leadership has been instrumental in elevating Rhode Island athletics to new levels of competitive success, academic achievement, and community engagement," Parlange said. "The remarkable achievements of our student-athletes and our teams reflect URI's commitment to developing student-athletes who excel in all areas of their lives."

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