University athletics make a huge impact. For students, athletic events are where they meet up with friends, foster commeraderie, celebrate school spirit and relax while they are out of the classroom. For alumni, athletic events help keep them in touch with former classmates, show pride in their alma mater and relax while they are out of the workplace. The athletes themselves get to learn more about and continue to be involved in an event they love and supporters get to enjoy the thrill of competition. For a number of years, RU Athletics have consistently competed at the upper echelon of the Big South Conference and in the region, often claiming championships and sending teams and individuals to NCAA post-season tournaments.

SCHOLARSHIPS are a great way to attract the strongest athletes. The Highlander Club, formed by a group of dedicated supporters, raises funds for athletic scholarships and program support. However, the university is only able to fund slightly more than 50 percent of the scholarships allowed by the NCAA. Your scholarship support will enable RU to recruit champion athletes and make the Radford University teams the strongest competitors they can be.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT is needed to fund equipment for the Athletic Academic Study Center, assist athletes in the purchase of books and supplies and help enhance facilities. Academic support is crucial as RU’s more than 300 student-athletes demonstrate that they are students first. The majority of RU’s student-athletes boast average GPAs over 3.0.

RU ATHLETICS DIVISION I ATHLETIC PROGRAMS:

Naming Opportunities:

NAMED FULL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS minimum $150,000
Funds from these endowments are used to support top-notch student-athletes. Awards cover tuition, fees, room, board and educational expenses. More than one-third of Radford student-athletes achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average.

NAMED ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS minimum $25,000
These funds enhance the recruitment and retention of talented Division I student athletes. Funds are used for tuition, fees and education-related expenses.

NAMED ATHLETIC FACILITIES variable
New and expanded facilities are needed to support Radford’s growing athletic program, including an indoor tennis center. Funds are used for construction and program related needs. Existing facilities can be named. These include the baseball field, soccer field, basketball arena, basketball floor, team locker rooms, pool, weight room, training room and other areas. Additionally, seating and scoreboards can be named. Funds are used to enhance the overall athletic program or a specific sport.

NAMED TEAM ENDOWMENTS variable
These funds assist in the recruitment and retention of high caliber staff and student-athletes. Additionally, funds can supplement equipment, travel and associated program needs.