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Having coached 14 Olympians and mentoring 160 athletes who have garnered Indoor or Outdoor All-America honors, 11 national champs and numerous conference titleholders, Harvey was Arizona’s longest-tenured head coach.

After serving the UA for 38 years, including the last 23 seasons leading Arizona’s programs, Harvey will be honored with the title of Coach Emeritus, a news release said.

“I am honored to have been one of only four head coaches of the track and field program at the University of Arizona since 1951,” Harvey said in the news release. “During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the greatest leaders in athletics history, including Cedric Dempsey, Jim Livengood, Rocky LaRose, Greg Byrne, Erika Barnes and Dave Heeke.”

Harvey also looked to the future, calling Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois “the next great leader of Arizona Athletics.”

“She continues to make meaningful, long-lasting contributions to the university and the Tucson community,” he said.

“I would also like to thank all the support staff and community leaders over the years who have allowed me to do my job at the highest level. And thank you to the thousands of student-athletes who entrusted me with their lives and believed me when I told them they are my ‘why.’”

Reed-Francois said Harvey’s departure marks a new chapter for Arizona track and field/cross country.

“We thank Coach Harvey for his decades of dedication to the University of Arizona and the track and field/cross country program,” she said. “He has left a lasting mark on our student-athletes, staff, and the sport.

“... The department remains committed to finding a leader who will build upon the program’s tradition of excellence, foster a culture of accountability and integrity, and provide championship-level experiences for student-athletes.”