Penn Athletics
Penn student-athletes set their sights high. During the Campaign, Penn’s long tradition of athletic excellence received an incredible infusion of support from the Penn Athletics alumni community. Their generosity transformed an essential part of the collegiate experience for talented Quakers across all sports—enhancing facilities, providing vital support for people and programs, and enabling new initiatives that foster leadership, wellness, and teamwork. Today, Penn Athletics sets a new standard for preparing student-athletes to grow into the leaders they will become on the field, in their communities, and throughout their careers.
16,199
Donors
$241.2
Million Raised
Highlighted Accomplishments
Secured the future of vital programs and key positions by more than doubling the athletic-specific endowment at Penn and naming 15 staff and coaching positions through other endowments that will support Penn Athletics in perpetuity.
Provided student-athletes with best-in-class facilities thanks to critical capital enhancements, including the Meikleljohn Baseball Stadium renovation, Penn’s historic Boathouse, the forthcoming Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field, and the transformational Penn Squash Center.
Supported athletes on and off the field with the creation of 32 new Student-Athlete Experience Endowments, which enhance the student-athlete experience with operational expenses like travel, equipment, nutrition, and academic support.
Offered innovative leadership training and a specialized curriculum from expert faculty members through The Penn Athletics Wharton Leadership Academy, part of the newly named Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success.
“The Game Onward Campaign is just another example of how Penn alumni, donors, and friends always rise to the occasion. It is your commitment to the values and mission of Penn Athletics and Recreation that has allowed us to exceed all expectations during this Campaign. Thank you.”