Inside the Business of College Athletics with Kevin White
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 12:15 pm to 02:15 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Maine Graduate & Professional Center (Maine Center) | Portland, ME
About this Event
Join the Maine Center on Friday, February 27, 2026, as we welcome Kevin White, former Director of Athletics at the University of Maine and Duke University and a national leader in Division I athletics, for a fireside chat on leadership, the business of college sports, and the forces shaping the industry today. With more than five decades in intercollegiate athletics, White has led athletics programs at UMaine, Tulane, Arizona State, Notre Dame, and Duke, earning a reputation as one of the most experienced and influential athletics administrators in the country.
In conversation with Jude Killy, Director of Athletics at the University of Maine, White will also share insights from his recently published memoir, The Good Sport, offering a candid perspective shaped by high-stakes decision-making at the highest levels of collegiate athletics. Attendees can expect practical lessons and big-picture takeaways for anyone interested in sports business, leadership, and careers in a rapidly evolving industry.
Agenda
π: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and networking
π: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Fireside Chat with Kevin White and Jude Killy
π: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Book signing
Where is it happening?
Maine Graduate & Professional Center (Maine Center), 300 Fore Street, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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