Tag: Ashley Robinson

Ashley Robinson Named Texas Southern Vice President and Director of Athletics

Brandon King

HOUSTON — Texas Southern University has officially approved Ashley Robinson as its next Vice President and Director of Athletics, marking the beginning of a new era for the Tigers’ athletic department. The Texas Southern Board of Regents approved Robinson’s appointment Wednesday, bringing the veteran HBCU athletics administrator to Houston after an eight-year tenure at Jackson State. Robinson leaves Jackson State after helping establish the Tigers as one of the most prominent athletic programs in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. His tenure included the hiring of former JSU football coach Deion Sanders…

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Texas Southern Board Reportedly Rejects Corey Lowery, Ashley Robinson Advances to Vote Next Week

Brandon King

A dramatic twist has emerged in Texas Southern University’s leadership search. According to multiple reports, the Texas Southern Board of Regents has rejected the candidacy of Corey Lowery for the Tigers’ vacant men’s basketball head coaching position, while athletic director candidate Ashley Robinson remains on track for a Board vote next week. Lowery, who had been widely expected to succeed Johnny Jones after serving as an assistant coach at Seton Hall, reportedly saw his candidacy unravel amid concerns that surfaced during the approval process. Earlier this week, reports indicated he…

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Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson named NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson has been selected to serve as a member of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee, the organization announced. “I am honored to be chosen to serve in this role and to represent our conference,” Robinson said. “It’s an honor to serve those who put so much into this game as it continues to grow on the collegiate landscape.” Robinson will represent the Southwestern Athletic Conference for a four-year term, starting September 1. The committee annually evaluates the…

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Ashley Robinson is staying at Jackson State

Brandon King

Jackson State Athletic Director and Vice President Ashley Robinson is remaining at JSU. Robinson has been the subject of much speculation that linked him to the open AD position at Prairie View A&M, which was where he spent the previous five years prior to heading to Jackson. Wednesday morning Jackson State released a video with acting JSU President Elayne Hayes-Anthony and AD and VP Robinson in which they announced that he was going nowhere. “AD Robinson is staying at Thee I Love, Jackson State University. We huddled up, as they…

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Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson signs contract extension

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Courtesy of the Jackson State Newsroom Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D., today announced the contract extension of Vice President and Athletic Director Ashley Robinson through 2026. “Ashley Robinson has been a tremendous asset to Jackson State University, and his innovative ideas and vision for the division of athletics aligns with our plans to elevate the student-athlete experience,” said President Hudson. “I look forward to working with him for many more seasons to come.” Robinson said he is thrilled to continue to build on traditions and blaze new trails at Jackson…

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