"Teresa Gould Becomes First Female Pac-12 Commissioner Amid Realignment Challenges"
Teresa Gould has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Pac-12, becoming the first woman to hold such a position in a Power 5 conference. Her appointment comes as the Pac-12 undergoes significant changes due to the impending departures of six other members to different conferences. Gould, who has been with the Pac-12 since 2018, is praised for her deep knowledge of collegiate athletics and commitment to student-athletes.