History of Troy Dannen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2024

Troy Dannen is an American college athletics administrator. He is the current athletic director at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a position he assumed in March 2024. This is his second stint at Nebraska–Lincoln, having previously served as the athletic director from 2016 to 2021. He has also held the athletic director position at the University of Washington, Tulane University, and the University of Northern Iowa.

1989: Graduation from University of Northern Iowa

Troy Dannen graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in public relations and a minor in journalism.

2001: Tulane Baseball's College World Series Appearance

In 2001, Tulane's baseball team participated in the College World Series.

2002: Dannen Becomes Director of the IGHSAU

In 2002, Troy Dannen took on the role of director at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, a position he held until 2008.

2005: Tulane Baseball Returns to the College World Series

Tulane's baseball team made another appearance at the College World Series in 2005.

2008: Dannen Concludes Tenure as IGHSAU Director

In 2008, Troy Dannen concluded his tenure as director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

2008: Dannen Named Athletic Director at Northern Iowa

Troy Dannen returned to his alma mater, Northern Iowa, in 2008 as the athletic director.

2014: Dannen Honored as FCS Athletic Director of the Year

Troy Dannen received the prestigious title of FCS Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in 2014.

2015: Dannen Joins Tulane University as Athletic Director

Troy Dannen commenced his role as athletic director at Tulane University in 2015.

2016: Tulane Baseball Coach Transition

In 2016, David Pierce, Tulane's baseball head coach, left for Texas, prompting Troy Dannen to hire Travis Jewett.

2020: Dannen Takes Helm as Chair of NCAA Football Competition Committee

Troy Dannen assumed the role of chairman of the NCAA Football Competition Committee in 2020.

2022: Dannen Nominated for Athletic Director of the Year

Troy Dannen received recognition for his accomplishments in 2022 by being named a finalist for Sports Business Journal's Athletic Director of the Year award.

October 2023: Dannen Takes on Athletic Director Role at University of Washington

In October 2023, Troy Dannen was appointed as the athletic director at the University of Washington amidst the university's impending move to the Big Ten Conference.

2023: Dismissal of Washington Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins

Troy Dannen made the decision to dismiss Washington basketball coach Mike Hopkins in 2023 after a series of unsuccessful seasons.

2023: Tulane Football Achieves Historic Victory and National Ranking

Under Troy Dannen's leadership, Tulane football reached new heights in 2023 with a memorable victory over USC in the Cotton Bowl and a No. 9 national ranking.

March 2024: Troy Dannen Appointed Athletic Director at Nebraska

In March 2024, Troy Dannen was appointed as the athletic director at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, marking his return to the Midwest after nine years.

March 2024: Dannen Returns to Midwest as Nebraska's Athletic Director

March 2024 marked Troy Dannen's return to the Midwest as he assumed the role of athletic director at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, motivated by family ties and a desire to be closer to home.