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Western Michigan University Athletics

Zach Manning

Zachary Manning

Began at Western: January of 2023
 
Summary of Current Role:
Serves as the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, overseeing the media relations efforts for the women's soccer, hockey and cross country/track and field programs. 
 
Career History:
WMU Athletics :: Assistant Director of Strategic Communications (January 2023 – Present)
Wayne State University :: Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant (July 2021 – December 2022)
Eastern Michigan University :: Athletic Media Relations Intern (January 2021 –  April 2021)
 
Career Highlights:
Coordinated all media efforts for the 2025 NCAA Men's Hockey National Champions (Western Michigan)

Oversaw media duties for the 2023 & 2024 Women's Soccer MAC Champions (Western Michigan)

Was the primary media contact for the men's 2022 GLIAC Tennis Champions and NCAA National Runner-Up (Wayne State)
 
Education:
Wayne State University :: Master of Arts in Sports Administration (2023)
Michigan State University :: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (2017)