Rick Dickson
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1954[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Tulsa |
| Playing career | |
| 1972–1976 | Tulsa |
| Position | Defensive back |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1990–1994 | Tulsa |
| 1994–2000 | Washington State |
| 2000–2015 | Tulane |
| 2020–2024 | Tulsa |
Rick Dickson (born June 14, 1954) is an American former sports administrator and current interim president of the University of Tulsa.[2] He previously served as the athletic director at University of Tulsa, and at Tulane University from 2000 through 2015.[3][4] After taking over in 2000, Tulane teams have since won nine Conference USA Championships. They have advanced to NCAA postseason play 15 times (counting three NCAA Tournament appearances each by the Green Wave women's basketball and men's tennis teams). Tulane advanced to the College World Series in 2001 and 2005. During his administration the Tulane Green Wave became a member of the American Athletic Conference, leaving Conference USA.[5]
Dickson is a graduate of Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma[6] and the University of Tulsa. Prior to Tulane, he was athletic director for six years at Washington State University in Pullman.[7][8][9][10] The Cougars played in their first Rose Bowl in 67 years in January 1998.
Dickson announced his retirement in April 2024.[11] On June 18, 2025, it was announced that Dickson would be the University of Tulsa's interim president.He plans to stay here for one year until the University can find their next president.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Tulsa Football". Twitter. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Stanley, Tim (June 18, 2025). "Former University of Tulsa athletic director to serve as school's interim president; search to replace Carson continues". Tulsa World.
- ^ "Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson announces Retirement". Tulane University Athletics. September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ "Tulane keeps football program". The Victoria Advocate. June 11, 2003. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ "Proud to be in the American: Tulane Begins a New Era in the American Athletic Conference". Tulane University Athletics. July 1, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ Haisten, Bill (July 9, 2021). "Bill Haisten: '50-50' possibility at TU – another year of fund-raising champion Rick Dickson". Tulsa World.
- ^ "Tulane Official Athletic Site: Rick Dickson profile". www.tulanegreenwave.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ Blanchette, John (March 3, 1994). "Cougars putting their money on Dickson". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. p. C1.
- ^ Sahlberg, Bert (March 3, 1994). "Dickson era ushered in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 1B.
- ^ Miedema, Laurence (March 2, 1994). "New man on campus". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Idaho-Washington. p. 1A.
- ^ Lewis, Barry (April 19, 2024). "Tulsa athletic director Rick Dickson announces retirement". Tulsa World.