if you're a pit fan then you need to hear this Heather like is leaving the building after an impactful 6 and a half years Heather like is stepping down as the athletic director at the University of Pittsburgh pit Chancellor Joan Gable announced this major change highlighting that the evolving landscape of College athletics demands new leadership like's contract was set to expire this year and she has been exploring other opportunities including being a finalist for the Northwestern ad position during her tenure like achieved remarkable Milestones she championed the football team to their first ever ACC Championship and saw the volleyball team reach the NCAA Final 4 for the first time she also made key coaching hires and extensions bringing stability and success to pits athletic programs Jennifer Tuscano will step in as interim athletic director while a national search for likes replacement gets underway stay tuned for updates on this developing story