UCLA’s athletic director, Martin Jarmond, has had his contract extended until 2029, as announced by the university on Thursday. The decision to renew Jarmond’s contract was finalized earlier this spring.

Jarmond took the reins in 2020, initially signing a six-year agreement with the university after a successful three-year stint at Boston College where he was also in charge of the athletic department.

Since his appointment, Jarmond has guided UCLA through significant changes, including the high-profile transition from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big Ten. He has also secured a lucrative partnership with Nike, covering uniforms, footwear, apparel, and equipment. Additionally, he has initiated new programs concerning name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective agreements for student-athletes.

Under Jarmond’s leadership, the UCLA athletic program has achieved impressive results, winning 18 conference championships and five NCAA titles since he began his tenure. Notably, one of his key actions was hiring DeShaun Foster as the head football coach following the departure of Chip Kelly, who left after six seasons to take on the role of offensive coordinator at Ohio State. After starting the season with a challenging record, the Bruins have recently turned their performance around, winning three consecutive games as they approach a match against Washington.

Foster is among ten new head coaches appointed by Jarmond, with all but one being first-time head coaches.

Expressing his gratitude, Jarmond said, “It has been an honor to steward UCLA Athletics through four of the most transformative years in collegiate athletics, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to execute on the plan we’ve laid out. We’ve accomplished a lot in four years, but there’s much more to be done. I get to work with extremely talented individuals, and they are even better people. Together with our staff, coaches, supporters, and alumni, I look forward to continuing to serve our student-athletes and helping them achieve excellence while representing the four letters with pride.”