Why did Patrick Hobbs resign as Rutgers AD?

Patrick Hobbs resigned in August 2024 amid an investigation into a relationship with former gymnastics coach Umme Salim-Beasley.

What is the reason for Patrice Hobbs filing for divorce?

Patrice Hobbs cited irreconcilable differences and her husband's alleged relationship with Umme Salim-Beasley as the cause for divorce.

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Umme Salim-Beasley claims school officials conducted a 'witch-hunt' and 'public scapegoating' leading to her wrongful termination.

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Rutgers AD's Wife Files for Divorce Amid Scandal

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Wife of former Rutgers AD Patrick Hobbs filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Divorce stems from Hobbs' alleged relationship with former gymnastics coach Umme Salim-Beasley.
Hobbs resigned in August 2024 following an investigation into his relationship and the gymnastics program.

Rutgers AD's Wife Files for Divorce Amid Scandal

The wife of former Rutgers Athletics Director Patrick Hobbs has initiated divorce proceedings, citing irreconcilable differences that have caused an irretrievable breakdown of their marriage. Patrice Hobbs revealed that her husband's alleged relationship with former Rutgers gymnastics coach Umme Salim-Beasley was the reason for the marital dissolution, stating their "true love" meant everything to him.

Patrick Hobbs resigned from his athletic director role on August 16, 2024, shortly before a scheduled investigation into a consensual relationship with Salim-Beasley. This followed a separate inquiry by former New Jersey State Comptroller Matthew Boxer, which found Hobbs should have recused himself from supervising Salim-Beasley when she received bonuses and pay raises.