The College of St. Scholastica is proud to announce the appointment of alumnus Karl Wright as the new Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations. A former NCAA Division III student-athlete and summa cum laude graduate, Wright brings a strong background in fundraising, strategic communication, and alumni engagement to his new role.
Wright returns to his alma mater with a clear mission: to give back to the program that helped shape his personal and professional journey.
In this role, Wright will focus on building and strengthening relationships with coaches, alumni, local businesses, and community partners to generate increased support for Saints Athletics. His work will play a key role in advancing the College’s fundraising goals and expanding the reach and impact of its athletic programs.
Wright most recently completed his Master of Arts in International Affairs at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, where he specialized in security studies and was awarded the prestigious Ambassador Hermann Frederick Eilts Thesis Award for best thesis in the program. His academic and leadership journey builds upon his undergraduate success at St. Scholastica, where he double-majored in History and Philosophy, minored in Political Science, and was a standout defenseman on the men’s hockey team.
Beyond the classroom, Wright has spent more than a decade as a professional power skating coach, traveling nationwide to help hockey players refine their skills and reach their potential. His ability to inspire and connect with athletes, parents, and coaches alike has been a hallmark of his coaching career.
Wright’s position is housed within the Office of College Advancement, with a dual reporting line to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and the Vice President for College Advancement. His return to campus represents a full-circle moment for someone who once led on the ice and now seeks to lead from behind the scenes—helping secure the resources that make athletic and academic excellence possible.
