Athletic Director Wheeler Brown has been discontinued effectively immediately as the result of the death of Jospin “Andre” Milandu stated in a press conference from Chancellor Harold Martin.

The Special Assistant to the chancellor, Dr. Deborah Callaway, is to “assume administrative oversight” until a new director is found according to Chancellor Martin.

The North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the autopsy of Milandu Thursday showing that he died from the result of “complications of sickle cell trait.” The student died at an unauthorized and unplanned tryout for a track team. There was no physical on file for Milandu.

“I have consistently stressed the importance of adherence to University policies, practices and procedures with all University administrators,” said Martin. “This has been reaffirmed throughout my tenure, and even more so since this tragic incident. I commit to you that I will take constructive steps to move our athletics program in a different direction.”

Chancellor Martin will immediately start a national search for a new director.

• Nicole Jackson