PULLMAN, Wash. (March 28, 2022) – Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun has been selected as part of Sports Business Journal's ongoing recognition, "All In: Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," the publication announced Monday.
 
"Diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence are core tenets of the Washington State University system," said WSU System President Kirk Schulz. "During his tenure, Pat has worked assertively to ensure that these principles are fully embraced within WSU Athletics."
 
Individuals selected represent leaders at sports properties and organizations who are change agents and tireless advocates in the sports business. Broadening the scope of ideas and perspectives throughout an organization while making sports business a welcoming and open forum were key components in the selection process.
 
"Pat Chun is well-deserving of this honor," said Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive Vice President for the WSU system and chancellor for the WSU Pullman campus. "Whether it is serving as co-chair of the Pac-12 Social Justice and Anti-Racism Advisory Group or championing the cause of equity, diversity, and inclusion through his department's five-year strategic plan, Pat has shown himself time and again to be a national leader in promoting the values of DEI in intercollegiate athletics and in higher education."
 
Under Chun's leadership at WSU, the athletic department has focused on many DEI initiatives, including creating a Black Student-Athlete Association, the Cougar Pride Student-Athlete Alliance (LGBTQ+), diversity and inclusion were named key objectives within the department's strategic plan, as well as the creation of a diversity "report card" within WSU Athletics to regularly measure staff diversity and create one more tool for accountability.