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Massachusetts Baseball
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Support UMass Baseball! UMass Baseball – Fundraising Priorities (Details provided by Coach Shileikis & Coach Weir) Locker Room Enhancements – The team spends more time in this space together than anywhere else. Upgrades to player spaces, audio/video, branding and the overall aesthetic will help foster pride, team unity and an environment that reflects the culture of UMass Baseball. Technology - Investing in advanced player-development technology will provide critical data and metrics to help both our pitchers and our hitters. Last year, through this campaign, we were able to purchase a Trackman Ball Flight/Pitching Monitor for the program. Many of the technology pieces we use throughout the year require an annual subscription and we use fundraised dollars through the Diamond Club to offset those costs. Team Equipment – Annual upgrades to add Hack Attack pitching machines, used for both offensive and defensive drills, as well as adding and upgrading screens, surplus baseballs, and other training tools (bands, plyos, water bags, training gloves and bats, and more).
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Court Club: Supporting UMass Men's Basketball
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Join today! DEAR UMASS BASKETBALL SUPPORTERS: The UMass Court Club is the official fundraising organization of UMass Basketball. The club offers financial and fan support to our program and our student-athletes that ultimately allows us to compete at the highest level. Membership in the Court Club also offers loyal UMass Basketball fans and friends the opportunity to significantly impact the team’s continued success and growth. Membership dollars in past years have contributed to nutritional enhancements for the players as well as upgrades to the Strength and Conditioning Room in the John Francis Kennedy Champions Center. As we look to the future of the UMass Basketball program, now is the time for us to unite our alumni, friends and family in support of our outstanding student-athletes. Please consider joining the UMass Court Club today. With the addition of your partnership and investment in our program, we will continue to build upon the extensive and proud tradition of UMass Basketball. For additional information please contact Garrett Waller at gwaller@uma-foundation.org.
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Fastbreak Club: Supporting UMass Women's Basketball
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Support UMass Women's Basektball! The UMass Fastbreak Club is the official fundraising organization of UMass Women's Basketball. The club offers financial and fan support to our program and our student-athletes that ultimately allows us to compete at the highest level. Membership in the Fastbreak Club also offers loyal UMass Women's Basketball fans and friends the opportunity to significantly impact the team’s continued success and growth. Membership dollars in past years have contributed to nutritional enhancements for the players as well as upgrades to facilities and equipment. For more information, contact Kristi Lawless (klawless@uma-foundation.org).
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Massachusetts Cheerleading
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Support UMass Cheer! The Massachusetts Cheerleading fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Cheerleading and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Cheerleading support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
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Support UMass Men's XC/TF! The Massachusetts Men's Cross Country/Track & Field fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Men's Cross Country/Track & Field and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Men's Cross Country/Track & Field support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Women's Cross Country/Track and Field
Support UMass Women's XC/TF!
Support UMass Women's XC/TF! The Massachusetts Women's Cross Country/Track & Field fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Cross Country/Track & Field and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Cross Country/Track & Field support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Field Hockey
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Support UMass Field Hockey! The Massachusetts Field Hockey fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Field Hockey and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Field Hockey support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Gridiron Club: Supporting UMass Football
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Support UMass Football! The Gridiron Club is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Football and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to the Gridiron Club support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health professionals, career development and networking, as well as facility enhancements necessary to run a first-class program and build championship excellence. Checks can be made payable to UMass Amherst Foundation with “Gridiron Club” in the memo line. Please mail to: UMass Athletics Attn: Garrett Waller 200 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor Amherst, MA 01003 For additional information please contact Garrett Waller at gwaller@uma-foundation.org.
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Pond Club: Supporting UMass Hockey
UMass Hockey's 5th Line
UMass Hockey's 5th Line The Pond Club is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Hockey and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to the Pond Club support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the ice, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health professionals, career development and networking, as well as facility enhancements necessary to run a first-class program and sustain championship excellence. Please note 2025-26 benefits are changing. For more information visit the Script U Scholarship Society site. For additional information please contact Ryan Boudway at rboudway@uma-foundation.org. Locker Room Renovation Project: Please click here to learn more.
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Laxbackers: Supporting UMass Men’s Lacrosse
Welcome to UMass Laxbackers!
Welcome to UMass Laxbackers! Laxbackers is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Men's Lacrosse and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to the Laxbacker fund support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health professionals, career development and networking, as well as facility enhancements necessary to run a first-class program and sustain championship excellence. Make a gift today to support the current lacrosse student-athletes. Ensure the next 40-50 years of their lives is shaped by the same transformative foundation as you. For additional information or questions about a gift or pledge, please contact Garrett Waller, Chief Development Officer, at gwaller@uma-foundation.org.
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Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse
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Support UMass Women's Lacrosse! The Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Lacrosse and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements. For more information, contact Kristi Lawless at klawless@uma-foundation.org.
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Massachusetts Women's Rowing
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Support UMass Women's Rowing! The Massachusetts Women's Rowing fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Rowing and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Rowing support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements. For more information, contact Kristi Lawless at klawless@uma-foundation.org.
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Massachusetts Men's Soccer
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Support UMass Men's Soccer! The Massachusetts Men's Soccer fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Men's Soccer and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Men's Soccer support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Women's Soccer
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Support UMass Women's Soccer! The Massachusetts Women's Soccer fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Soccer and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Soccer support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Softball
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Support UMass Softball! The Massachusetts Softball fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Softball and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Softball support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements. For more information, contact Kristi Lawless at klawless@uma-foundation.org.
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Massachusetts Men's Swimming & Diving
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Support UMass Men's Swim & Dive! The Massachusetts Men's Swimming & Diving fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Men's Swimming & Diving and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Men's Swimming & Diving support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Women's Swimming and Diving
Support UMass Women's Swim & Dive!
Support UMass Women's Swim & Dive! The Massachusetts Women's Swimming & Diving fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Swimming & Diving and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Swimming & Diving support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Massachusetts Women's Tennis
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Support UMass Women's Tennis! The Massachusetts Women's Tennis fund is a way to connect alumni, family and friends to UMass Women's Tennis and create a philanthropic outlet to continue to advance the program. Gifts to Massachusetts Women's Tennis support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Current and future gifts support access to mental health services, career development and networking, equipment and other program enhancements.
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Maroon Excellence Fund
Maroon Excellence Fund
Gifts made to the Maroon Excellence Fund have an immediate impact on all 650 student-athletes at UMass.
Gifts made to the Maroon Excellence Fund have an immediate impact on all 650 student-athletes at UMass. Maroon Excellence Fund Unrestricted giving to the Maroon Excellence Fund provides the essential elements needed to recruit and retain student-athletes who can be competitive in the classroom and in competition. Gifts made to the Maroon Excellence Fund have an immediate impact on all 650 student-athletes at UMass as these vital resources are spent on: Enhancement to Academic Support Behavioral Health & Wellness Sports Performance Sports Medicine Student-Athlete Development Facilities Academic Support Unrestricted funds raised have already increased the number of full-time academic support staff and allow for the purchase of state of the art technology to aid student-athletes in the pursuit of academic excellence such as interactive multi-touch flat panel displays to project educational platforms, touchscreen all in one computer stations, and moveable smartboard. These new educational tools will be used in the redesigned and expanded Bob and Marianne Foote Academic Enhancement Center which will provide private study and tutorial suites as well as private meeting areas for students and counselors. Behavioral Health & Wellness Unrestricted funds raised will go toward developing and implementing a state of the art Mental and Behavioral Health and Wellness Program to improve student-athlete performance with learned specific psychological mechanisms to overcome mental hurdles. Funding a new position, a Sports Psychologist, will be a priority for this programming. Sports Performance Strength & Conditioning Unrestricted funds have already aided in the support of additional staff in this area which have been instrumental in our strength development and injury prevention for our student-athletes. Other areas of focus will be the enhancement of the Boyden Weight Room and the purchase of new strength and cardio training equipment and the installation of a new sprint and agility area. Sports Medicine Unrestricted funds have already aided in the support of additional staff in this area who are providing better and more individualize health care for our student-athletes. Future funding will go toward self-contained cold and warm plunge pools for the Boyden Athletic Training Room. These pools will allow our approximately 400 student-athletes who utilize Boyden as their primary athletic training room to enhance their recovery process from training and workouts. This in turn will increase performance in competition. Student-Athlete Development Unrestricted funds raised help provide guidance to our student-athletes’ personal and professional growth for life after UMass. The customized programming focuses on individual growth and career development through career fairs, etiquette dinners, an online mentoring platform, e-learning, career internships/job placement and professional speaker series. Facility Enhancements Unrestricted funds raised have already provided for a central gathering place for student-athletes in the Varsity M Lounge. Future funds will help with the renovation of the Boyden Academic Space, the Boyden Weight Room, locker room upgrades, and enhancements to indoor and outdoor training and competition spaces.
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Massachusetts Rowing - Championship Ring Campaign
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Support UMass Rowing! The UMass Rowing program is incredibly proud of our 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship season. This remarkable achievement was the result of the hard work, discipline, and commitment our student-athletes demonstrated every single day throughout the year. Our team made history by capturing UMass' first conference championship since 2017 and the 17th conference title in program history. On championship day, the Minutewomen swept all five races—including the Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8, Varsity 4, Third Varsity 8, and Second Varsity 4—to earn the MAC Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. To commemorate this historic season, we are raising funds to provide each member of our championship team with a 2026 MAC Championship Ring—a lasting symbol of their dedication, teamwork, and unforgettable accomplishment. Each championship ring costs $250, and every contribution helps ensure our student-athletes receive a keepsake they will treasure for years to come. These rings represent far more than a championship. They honor the early mornings, countless hours of training, perseverance through every challenge, and the bonds forged throughout a season that will forever be part of UMass Rowing history. No gift is too small. Every donation makes a difference and brings us one step closer to recognizing these remarkable student-athletes for their historic achievement. Thank you for supporting UMass Rowing and for helping us celebrate our 2026 MAC Champions!
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Massachusetts Women's Lacrosse - Championship Ring Campaign
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Support UMass Women's Lacrosse! The UMass Women's Lacrosse program is proud to celebrate an incredible championship season as the 2026 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season and Tournament Champions! In our first year as members of the MAC, the Minutewomen made history by capturing both conference titles, capping the season with a commanding 15-3 victory over Akron in the MAC Championship Game. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and commitment our student-athletes displayed every day throughout the season. We are raising funds to provide our team with MAC Championship Rings—a lasting symbol of this historic accomplishment and the unforgettable journey that led us to the title. Each championship ring costs $250, and your generosity will help ensure every student-athlete and member of our championship program receives this meaningful keepsake. These rings represent far more than a championship victory; they honor the countless hours of preparation, the sacrifices made, and the bond that brought this team together. Whether you choose to sponsor an entire championship ring for $250 or make a gift of any amount, every contribution brings us one step closer to recognizing this extraordinary team and preserving a piece of UMass Women's Lacrosse history. Thank you for supporting UMass Women's Lacrosse and for helping us celebrate a championship season that will be remembered for years to come. Go UMass!
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The Greg Cannella Fund for Men’s Lacrosse
Help shape the future of Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse
Help shape the future of Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse The Greg Cannella Fund is intended to provide student-athletes with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth while advancing the overall excellence, integrity, and visibility of the men’s lacrosse program. The endowment will support scholarships and additional benefits for Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse, ensuring lasting impact in perpetuity. Interested in committing to a 5-year pledge of $25,000 or more, please contact Drew St. Aubin at dstaubin@uma-foundation.org for more information.
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Script U Scholarship Society
Script U Scholarship Society

For more information, visit theminutemenclub.com/scriptu. 
Gifts to Script U will directly support student-athlete scholarships and help our sport programs recruit, retain, and develop the best and brightest.
Gifts to Script U will directly support student-athlete scholarships and help our sport programs recruit, retain, and develop the best and brightest. Script U Scholarship Society For more information, visit theminutemenclub.com/scriptu. Massachusetts Athletics and The Minutemen Club are proud to announce the creation of the Script U Scholarship Society. With the changes to NCAA Division I athletics, Massachusetts Athletics is committed to funding additional scholarships and benefits for student-athletes. The Script U Scholarship Society will allow passionate UMass alums and fans to directly support student-athlete scholarships and help offset the total annual scholarship cost to the department. Each Script U gift will allow passionate UMass alums and fans to help UMass meet the total annual scholarship cost for UMass student-athletes.
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Massachusetts Football Locker Campaign
Honor & celebrate UMass Football history by naming a locker today!
Honor & celebrate UMass Football history by naming a locker today! Massachusetts Football Be part of the next chapter of Massachusetts Football by naming a locker in our newly renovated locker room. Your gift will directly support the Gridiron Club while creating a visible and lasting legacy inside the heart of the Martin Jacobson Football Performance Center. This is your chance to honor your time as a Minuteman, recognize someone special, and show your pride in UMass Football. Reserve your locker today! This naming opportunity is available on a first-come, first-serve bases and exists for the lifespan of the locker. UMass Football lockers are available at $2,000 for football alumni and $2,500 for all others. They may be pledged over a five (5) year period. Your support is directed to the Gridiron Club and will support our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Secure yours today by paying in full or making your first pledge payment. Each locker sponsor will receive one (1) game worn Massachusetts Football jersey, as well as Hunt Hospitality Suite access for yourself + a guest for one (1) select home game during the 2026 season. Sample Name Plate:
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Kenneth L. O'Brien Scholarship Fund
Contribute to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship today.
We invite you to honor the legacy of Ken O'Brien, the beloved UMass Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, by contributing to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship.
We invite you to honor the legacy of Ken O'Brien, the beloved UMass Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, by contributing to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship. Contribute to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship today. We invite you to honor the legacy of Ken O'Brien, the beloved UMass Cross Country and Track & Field Coach, by contributing to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship. Coach O'Brien's remarkable dedication, passion, and mentorship profoundly impacted countless student-athletes and the broader UMass community. Your donation will not only commemorate his extraordinary contributions but also support future generations of student-athletes, enabling them to pursue excellence both on and off the field. Please join us in celebrating Coach O'Brien's enduring spirit by making a gift to the Ken O'Brien Scholarship today. For additional information please contact Ryan Boudway at rboudway@uma-foundation.org.
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Men's Swimming/Diving Locker Room Project
Men's Swimming/Diving Locker Room Project
By UMass Amherst Foundation
This year we are renovating our men’s swimming and diving locker room! Our alumni, family and friends will play a vital part of this special project to enhance our current student-athletes' experience. Your contributions to the locker room renovation will have an immediate impact on today's scholar-athletes as well as honor your time spent at UMass as a member of our men's swim/dive family. Lockers are limited as there are only 14 currently available. Locker Rendering Goals of the project: Provide a updated locker room for our current student-athletes Enhance our facilities to assist in recruitment of outstanding prospects Recognize current student-athletes, alumni and honor past achievements Honor our alumni who have passed away Locker Dedications: A $1,500 gift allows you to dedicate a locker in the upgraded facility and secure a legacy in UMass Men's Swimming & Diving. A plaque with your desired names will be displayed in a locker that will be used on a daily basis by UMass Men's Swim/Dive student-athletes. Leave a lasting impact on UMass Men's Swim & Dive program for years to come. Lockers can also be named in honor of championship teams, families, and alumni who have passed. There is an option for up to four teammates to sponsor a locker (please email David Biancamano at dbiancamano@uma-foundation.org for further details). A member of the UMass Athletic department will contact all those who commit to a locker at a later date to finalize text for your plaque. Your gift can be made as a one time payment or you have the option to select a monthly recurring charge via your credit card for a maximum of 36 months (examples: $125/month for 12 months, $62.50/month for 24 months, $41.67 for 36 months).
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Help Honor the Legacy of Curry Hicks Cage
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Massachusetts XC/TF Curry Hicks Cage holds a special place in UMass history—having served generations of student-athletes and fans, it's more than just a building; it's a symbol of pride, tradition, and perseverance. As part of the $8M renovation project to transform the Cage into the Jim and Ellen Hunt Indoor Performance Center, we have a unique opportunity to ensure that legacy is preserved for years to come. We are launching a targeted campaign to raise $250,000 for additional branding and recognition elements that will celebrate the rich history of the Cage. These enhancements will help tell the story of the past while inspiring future generations of Minutemen and Minutewomen. Alums and friends are encouraged to support this effort. Five-year pledges and naming opportunities starting at $25,000 are available, and those who contribute $1,000 or more will be recognized on the alumni wall inside the new facility. The renovated facility will become one of the top indoor training centers in the Northeast, exclusively serving our men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. It will feature a two-level design with a track-specific surface, space for jumps and throws, a sprint straightaway, and a second-level running track with room for non-impact training. To learn more about how you can help leave a lasting mark on this historic space, please contact Ryan Boudway at rboudway@uma-foundation.org. Project Press Releases: Dr. Jim & Ellen Hunt Make $2 Million Gift to Support Indoor Performance Center Alumni Group "The Greys" Makes $2 Million Gift to Support Indoor Performance Center
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