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Small College Conversations: Jake Olkkola
March 10, 2025
Insights from NYU AD Jake Olkkola on his transition to NYU, campus collaboration, key initiatives for NYU and more.
New York University's Director of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation Jake Olkkola joins D3.ticker's Anthony Grassi from the 2025 NCAA Convention in Nashville. The two discuss Ollkola's first seven months in his new role, setting a new mission and the process he uses to develop relationships with key stakeholders and planning for the future and potential changes to college athletics.