Clemson Deputy Athletic Director Accepts AD Job at Charlotte

Kevin White will leave Clemson to lead the Charlotte 49ers athletic department.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Clemson University's deputy athletic director, Kevin White, is expected to become the next athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, according to multiple reports. White has worked at Clemson since 2022, serving as the sports supervisor for the Tigers' football and men's basketball teams and overseeing day-to-day operations for the athletic department.

Why it matters

This move represents a significant career advancement for White, who has gained valuable experience at a Power Five program like Clemson. Charlotte, a Group of Five school in the American Athletic Conference, is looking to elevate its athletic profile, and White's hiring is seen as a step in that direction.

The details

As deputy athletic director at Clemson, White has played a key role in the school's name, image and likeness (NIL) strategy, revenue-sharing contract negotiations with athletes, and fundraising through IPTAY, the university's successful athletics fundraising arm. He has held similar roles at SMU and Northwestern before joining Clemson three years ago.

  • White has worked at Clemson since 2022.
  • Charlotte fired its previous athletic director, Mike Hill, in October 2025.

The players

Kevin White

Clemson's deputy athletic director who is expected to become the next athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Graham Neff

Clemson's athletic director, who White has worked under as the deputy AD.

Mike Hill

The former athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who was fired in October 2025.

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What they’re saying

“Kevin White has interviewed for a handful of athletic director jobs over the years, including Memphis'.”

— Chapel Fowler, Reporter (heraldonline.com)

What’s next

White is expected to officially take over as the athletic director at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This move represents a significant career advancement for Kevin White, who has gained valuable experience at a Power Five program like Clemson. Charlotte is looking to elevate its athletic profile, and White's hiring is seen as a step in that direction.