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Dr. Bryan Maggard is in his tenth year as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Louisiana, guiding one of the most successful eras in Ragin' Cajuns history, which has included 20 Sun Belt Conference titles and 23 trips to the NCAA postseason.

In addition to on-field success, Louisiana had its most successful fundraising year in 2021-22, raising more than $30 million. One of those gifts was $15 million from Our Lady of Lourdes to secure the stadium naming rights for the $65 million stadium renovation project, the largest gift in Department history. In 2024, Maggard was appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee.

A native of Dexter, Kansas, Maggard spent 22 years at the University of Missouri, where he last served as Executive Associate Athletic Director and played a key role in the Tigers' transition into the Southeastern Conference. Maggard also served at both Florida State University and Kansas State University, overseeing the academic support services for the Seminole and Wildcat football programs, respectively.

Maggard received a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in health and physical education, both from Kansas State University. He received a Ph.D. in Educational and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri.