articleThe Brief Alan Hallar is leaving MSU after serving as the athletic director since 2021. Prior to that role, he was the deputy athletic director. Michigan State University is beginning the search for a new athletic director as Alan Haller leaves, the school announced Thursday. Haller has held the role since September 2021 after serving as the deputy athletic director. What's next:Current deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith and men's basketball coach Tom Izzo will serve as co-interim athletic directors while the school searches for a permanent director.