Eastern Michigan Athletics
Eastern Athletics Celebrates Another Record-Breaking Giving Year
8/11/2022 2:00:00 PM | General
More than $20 million has been committed to EMU Athletics since FY2018
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics raised a record-breaking $3.9 million in cash received during the past fiscal year, while also securing more than $5 million in commitments. The philanthropic support to Eastern Athletics totals more than $20 million in cash and pledges since FY18 as a part of the University's "Give Rise" campaign, which was publicly launched in May 2021.
"Today is a day to say thank you!," said EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. "We are so very grateful and appreciative for the continued support of our 450+ student-athletes across 19 sports. Our donors' generosity affords us the opportunity to provide an elite student-athlete experience as our young men and women pursue excellence in competition, the classroom, and the community."
Eastern Michigan's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Several key elements helped to contribute to this record-breaking year. GameAbove committed $2.7 million to rename the campus arena in honor of former student-athlete and NBA Legend George Gervin. Additionally, in the spirit of #GIVINGTRUEDAY, EMU Regent Emeritus Phil Incarnati made a $1 million challenge gift to galvanize interest and financial support.
"The generosity of GameAbove and the opportunity to showcase Mr. Gervin is transformational for our student-athletes and coaches," added Wetherbee. "I am looking forward to showing off all the enhancements and improvements we have made in the past six months, the George Gervin GameAbove Center is one of the best venues in the region. I also want to personally thank Regent Emeritus Incarnati for challenging our department and for offering a matching gift program. This challenge allowed us to work with so many passionate alumni and donors to put us over the $5 million mark this year."
"I am filled with gratitude for GameAbove, our Champions Advisory Board, Regent Emeritus Phil Incaranti and all our donors at every level," mentioned EMU Senior Associate AD for Development Dan McLean."Their generosity makes a tangible difference for our young people and will continue enhancing the experience of our student-athletes representing the Block E."
For more information on the Eastern Athletic Fund and how you can support EMU student-athletes, visit EasternAthleticFund.com.
About Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Eastern Michigan University has been a member of the Mid-American Conference since 1971 and has been among the league's most successful members. The Division I program boasts 152 MAC team championships, the most of any team in the league during that span. Eastern Michigan, which has had a representative at every summer Olympics since 1960, has won 15 team national championships and 55 individual national titles since 1932.
About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and, its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics raised a record-breaking $3.9 million in cash received during the past fiscal year, while also securing more than $5 million in commitments. The philanthropic support to Eastern Athletics totals more than $20 million in cash and pledges since FY18 as a part of the University's "Give Rise" campaign, which was publicly launched in May 2021.
"Today is a day to say thank you!," said EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. "We are so very grateful and appreciative for the continued support of our 450+ student-athletes across 19 sports. Our donors' generosity affords us the opportunity to provide an elite student-athlete experience as our young men and women pursue excellence in competition, the classroom, and the community."
Eastern Michigan's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
Several key elements helped to contribute to this record-breaking year. GameAbove committed $2.7 million to rename the campus arena in honor of former student-athlete and NBA Legend George Gervin. Additionally, in the spirit of #GIVINGTRUEDAY, EMU Regent Emeritus Phil Incarnati made a $1 million challenge gift to galvanize interest and financial support.
"The generosity of GameAbove and the opportunity to showcase Mr. Gervin is transformational for our student-athletes and coaches," added Wetherbee. "I am looking forward to showing off all the enhancements and improvements we have made in the past six months, the George Gervin GameAbove Center is one of the best venues in the region. I also want to personally thank Regent Emeritus Incarnati for challenging our department and for offering a matching gift program. This challenge allowed us to work with so many passionate alumni and donors to put us over the $5 million mark this year."
"I am filled with gratitude for GameAbove, our Champions Advisory Board, Regent Emeritus Phil Incaranti and all our donors at every level," mentioned EMU Senior Associate AD for Development Dan McLean."Their generosity makes a tangible difference for our young people and will continue enhancing the experience of our student-athletes representing the Block E."
For more information on the Eastern Athletic Fund and how you can support EMU student-athletes, visit EasternAthleticFund.com.
About Eastern Michigan University Athletics
Eastern Michigan University has been a member of the Mid-American Conference since 1971 and has been among the league's most successful members. The Division I program boasts 152 MAC team championships, the most of any team in the league during that span. Eastern Michigan, which has had a representative at every summer Olympics since 1960, has won 15 team national championships and 55 individual national titles since 1932.
About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and, its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.
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