WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski plans to retire at the end of the year. Bobinski has been Purdue’s athletic director since 2016. “The time is right for me, both personally and professionally, to step away from one of the absolute best jobs in coll ege athletics,” Bobinski said in a statement. “And it is the right time for Purdue to have the opportunity to identify the next person to lead our athletic program through the ongoing cycle of change and evolving new era of intercollegiate athletics. “I am beyond grateful for the opportunities Purdue has provided me these past 10 years,” Bobinski added. “I’m so thankful for the incredible staff, extraordinary and inspiring coaches, and outstanding student-athletes whom I’ve been fortunate to know and work alongside. Purdue is a special place that uniquely lives and remains true to its values, and it will continue to be that thanks to the supportive and principled leadership of our board and our presidents.” During his time in West Lafayette, Purdue men’s basketball has made it to each NCAA Tournament, including a run to the Final Four in 2024. Prior to Purdue, Bobinski was the athletic director at Georgia Tech. ...read more read less