Teresa Gould Appointed Pac-12 Commissioner Amid Conference Realignment

Facing the challenge of leading a drastically reduced Pac-12, Gould emphasizes strategic planning and collaboration for the future.

Teresa Gould takes over as Pac-12 commissioner, facing the challenge of guiding Oregon State and Washington State through a period of significant change.
Gould, the first woman to lead a Power Five conference, emphasizes strategic partnerships and open-mindedness in positioning the two schools for the future.
The Pac-12, now reduced to two schools, will compete in the West Coast Conference in most sports and have a football scheduling partnership with the Mountain West Conference.
Gould commits to a two-year tenure to ensure collaboration and explore future opportunities for Oregon State and Washington State.
The future of the Pac-12 remains uncertain, with possibilities including rebuilding the conference or merging with other leagues.