UGA names new Deputy AD

The University of Georgia names a new deputy athletic director: Dr. Magdi El Shahawy comes to Athens from Los Angeles, where he has worked as an associate AD at the University of Southern California.

“Magdi brings a wealth of experience to the University of Georgia,” said UGA Athletic Director Greg McGarity. “We are very fortunate to have him leading our efforts in these critical areas of our program.”

A four-year varsity football letterman at Florida State University (1986-89), El Shahawy has served in his current position at USC since 2000. During his tenure he held administrative oversight of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Student-Athlete Personal Development Programs, and the Athlete Career Transition Program.

He also served as sport administrator for baseball (2015-18), men’s and women’s track and field (2011-2018), and men’s volleyball (2007-15).

Prior to USC, El Shahawy held positions as Senior Associate Director of Student-Athlete Support Services at Michigan State (1999-2000), Academic Counselor and Eligibility Coordinator at Florida State (1994-99), and a Graduate Assistant in Athletic Compliance at Florida State (1993-94).