TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has officially named Seth Woodason as the athletic director of the Fightin' Engineers athletic department.

Woodason has spent the last year as the interim athletic director. In that time, he led the department that won the HCAC Men's All-Sport Trophy and finished second in both the Women's All-Sports and Commissioner's Cup rankings.

During the 2025-26 school year, the Fightin' Engineers totaled eight regular-season or conference tournament titles. Championship teams included men's cross country, women's soccer, men's swimming & diving, men's indoor track & field, women's indoor track & field, men's outdoor track & field, men's tennis, and women's tennis.

"Over the past year, Seth has demonstrated the kind of thoughtful, collaborative leadership that reflects the values of Rose-Hulman," said President Robert A. Coons. "He has earned the respect of our coaches, student-athletes, faculty, and staff while continuing to build a culture centered on excellence, integrity, and student success. I am excited to see him continue leading our athletics program into the future."

Woodason previously served as the director of recreational sports and athletic facilities and has been a member of the Rose-Hulman SRC staff in multiple roles for over a decade.

"Seth has deep athletic roots in Terre Haute, and we are thrilled that he will continue his journey as the athletic director at Rose-Hulman," said Vice President of Student Affairs Erik Hayes. "His experience as a student-athlete, coach, and athletics administrator, combined with his passion for our institution and our community, make him an outstanding leader for our athletics program. We are confident that Seth will continue to build on the strong foundation of Rose-Hulman Athletics and lead our department toward an exciting future."

Before working at Rose-Hulman, Woodason gained valuable experience as the assistant director of the fitness center at the University of Evansville from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as the assistant director of the fitness center at Gonzaga University from 2012 to 2013.

Woodason graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports management in 2009 while competing as an NCAA Division II student-athlete on the football team at Harding University. He continued his education, earning a master's degree in recreation and sports management from Indiana State University in 2011.