University of Arizona introduces Desireé Reed-Francois as athletic director
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As the University of Arizona welcomes Desireé Reed-Francois as its first female athletic director, the institution embarks on a new era marked by fiscal challenges, conference realignment and a commitment to maintaining all 18 Division I sports programs.
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University of Arizona introduces Desireé Reed-Francois as Director of Athletics
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Arizona hires Desireé Reed-Francois as Athletic Director
Desiree Reed-Francois, University of Missouri
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Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois leaving for Arizona
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Reed-Francois introduced as new Missouri athletic director, Mizzou Sports
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Arizona names Missouri's Desiree Reed-Francois new AD
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Desireé Reed-Francois is on the NCAA Softball Committee; What
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Arizona to hire Desiree Reed-Francois as next AD
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Desireé Reed-Francois Director of Athletics news conference, News