Brown University Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Swimming and Diving
3/30/2026 3:30:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mencoff Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun '92 announced today a leadership change in Brown's women's swimming and diving program.
Kate Kovenock will not return as the Mary Ann Lippitt Women's Swimming/Diving Coaching Chair. Serving as head coach since 2014-15, Kovenock compiled an overall record of 46-41 and a record of 35-40 in Ivy League competition.
"We thank Kate for her leadership of our women's swim and dive program," Calhoun said. "We are grateful for her contributions and wish her well in her next chapter."
A national search will begin immediately for the next women's swimming and diving head coach.
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Kate Kovenock will not return as the Mary Ann Lippitt Women's Swimming/Diving Coaching Chair. Serving as head coach since 2014-15, Kovenock compiled an overall record of 46-41 and a record of 35-40 in Ivy League competition.
"We thank Kate for her leadership of our women's swim and dive program," Calhoun said. "We are grateful for her contributions and wish her well in her next chapter."
A national search will begin immediately for the next women's swimming and diving head coach.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans, and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation immediately impacts today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition, and most notably in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook, and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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