/news-archive/tag/donaghey-athletic-center/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:37:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/07/17/ua-little-rock-endowment/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:37:24 +0000 /news/?p=74756 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock sets fundraising record, endowment tops $80 million]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock raised $20 million in private gift support during the fiscal year that ended June 30, marking an 11% increase over the previous fiscal year. This also marked the largest fundraising year in the university鈥檚 history since receiving gifts for the Jack Stephens Center and the Windgate Center for Art and Design. More than 7,600 individuals, corporations, and private foundations gave 26,366 gifts between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. This is the third consecutive year of gift growth. New endowments totaled $2,774,937, bringing 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 total endowment to more than $80 million. 听鈥淭hese gifts from our generous donors support efforts to maintain our distinction as a recognized research university while advancing the social and economic well-being of our students and the community,鈥� said Chancellor Andrew Rogerson. 鈥淢aking college education affordable remains a top priority for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. With the help of private philanthropy, the university is able to make a college education more affordable and ensure this generation has access to a world-class education close to home.鈥� One of the largest gifts this year includes a $754,000 gift from the Windgate Foundation supports the Windgate Center for Art and Design and its programs. 鈥淭he fundraising success 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is experiencing is possible thanks to the generous donations of alumni, parents, foundations, friends, and businesses,鈥� said Christian O鈥橬eal, vice chancellor for university advancement. 鈥淥ur donors are helping to grow our city, our campus, and giving students a world of opportunity. We are extremely grateful for their support in changing lives.鈥澨� Trojan Athletics received more than $3 million this year. The Donaghey Foundation helped fund a $725,000 renovation of the Donaghey Athletic Center on 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 campus. The project provided significant upgrades and much-needed enhancements that have allowed the athletic program to better serve and prepare student-athletes for success. This investment has also helped the athletic program with recruitment of student-athletes and with competition for championships. All 15 Division I Trojan athletic programs are benefitting from several legacy gifts totaling more than $1 million from donors. Some of the gifts were in the form of three naming rights throughout the Jack Stephens Center. The Lot 16 entrance on the northwest corner is named the Dr. Bob Young Entrance. The student-athlete entrance, located on the ground floor, is the Mary and Rick Edwards Family Entrance. The Athletic Administrative offices located on the third floor are named the Patricia and Mark L. Pollack Athletics Suite. Included in the suite is the Victor Jacuzzi Family Office of Director of Athletics.听听 鈥淭he Little Rock Trojans continue to benefit from tremendous support from our community,鈥� said Chasse Conque, vice chancellor and director of athletics. 鈥�This past year provided another strong fundraising campaign leading to nearly $7.5 million in support over the past two years which has directly enhanced our student-athlete experience. We are most grateful to our loyal supporters who continue to invest in Little Rock’s Team and our mission of graduating champions.鈥� 鈥淥ur development team is dedicated to changing lives through education,鈥� added Holly Rose, executive director of development. 鈥淚t is through their work with our generous donors that we can provide students a quality, affordable education, some of the best facilities and programs in the region, and teaching excellence.鈥� Other noteworthy achievements in FY 2019:听

• The university awarded $1.52 million in private scholarships, an all-time high. These scholarships helped students with tuition, books, and other school-related expenses. Some students who were near graduation but had particularly dire financial hardships received 鈥淟ast Mile鈥� funds to help them complete their degree.
• The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Alumni Association membership grew to a record 3,300 members听 and raised $113,452 in online gifts from 131 donors in one day. The popular Taste of Little Rock event also generated $141,000 in sponsorships, ticket sales, and in-kind and general donations.听
• First-ever nationwide development efforts celebrated alumni in 21 cities across America. University events were held in Atlanta; Austin; Chicago; Dallas; and Hollywood.
• $100,000 in private funding was awarded to 100 students for Signature Experience grants to pursue research and creative endeavor projects. This is the second year that 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students could receive grants to work on faculty-mentored projects, allowing them to gain knowledge and skills to compete in a competitive work workforce after graduation.听
• Forty-six percent of benefits-eligible employees donated through the annual faculty and staff giving campaign, demonstrating an investment in future students, faculty, and staff.

In the photo above right, a student discusses her breast cancer research with a group of students during the Research and Creative Works Expo. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock awarded $100,000 in research grants to 100 undergraduate students this year. The grants were made possible by private donations from university supporters.听 Photo by Benjamin Krain]]> /news-archive/2019/02/08/donaghey-athletic-center/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:06:27 +0000 /news/?p=73374 ... 50-year-old fieldhouse gets new look, new name]]> Little Rock Athletics officially unveiled the updates to the newly named Donaghey Athletic Center (DAC) on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus on Feb. 8. The renovations are a significant upgrade to one of the original athletic facilities, which was constructed as the Trojan Fieldhouse in 1969. The $725,000 project was funded in part through a generous private donation from the George W. Donaghey Foundation. The project will provide much needed enhancements and updates to areas used by Little Rock student-athletes. 鈥淭oday marks another milestone moment for Little Rock Athletics,鈥� Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque said. 鈥淭he investment from the Donaghey Foundation has helped better position our programs. We will see a positive impact on recruiting as well as our ability to compete for championships. The renovations have surpassed our expectation, and I know our coaches, student-athletes, and administrators are proud to call the Donaghey Athletic Center their new home.鈥� The nearly 15,000-square-foot Donaghey Athletic Center houses coaches鈥� offices and meeting space, locker room and training facilities, and academic support services for the Trojan swimming and diving, soccer, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field/cross country programs. It also houses the Aquatic Center, the home pool for the Trojan swimming and diving team. 鈥淭his was a great project, and I know Little Rock will be good stewards of the new Donaghey Athletic Center,鈥� said Greg Flesher, president of the George W. Donaghey Foundation. 鈥淭his looks tremendously different, and it鈥檚 a great accomplishment.鈥� 鈥淭his building was built in 1969 – 50 years ago – and we can now compete with other schools at a top-tier level in the recruiting arena,鈥� said Senior Associate Athletic Director Richard Turner. 鈥淭his is where our coaches have graduated student-athletes and have trained world-class athletes, Olympians and national champions. Ten of our 15 sports and over 50 percent of our student-athletes will be able to benefit from the Donaghey Athletic Center.鈥� The renovated center provides student-athletes with an updated weight room and team meeting space, as well as the addition of a nutrition center. The coaching and administrative offices were also remodeled, along with the locker rooms and common areas. Renovations began in August, and most of the work was completed in January. Photo top right: 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student-athletes visit the newly remodeled Donaghey Athletic Center. Above: 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Chancellor Andrew Rogerson, Greg Flesher, and Chasse Conque attend the grand opening ceremony for the Donaghey Athletic Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Photos by Benjamin Krain]]> /news-archive/2018/08/10/ua-little-rock-undertakes-major-renovation-of-fieldhouse/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:27:53 +0000 /news/?p=71354 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock undertakes major renovation of fieldhouse]]> The $725,000 project will be funded in part through a generous private donation from the Donaghey Foundation as the fieldhouse will be renamed the Donaghey Athletic Center. The project will provide much needed enhancements while updating areas utilized by Little Rock student-athletes. “The renovation to the Donaghey Athletic Center will provide expanded opportunities for our student-athletes,” said Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics听Chasse Conque. “This project is crucial to our future success and will aid our coaches in recruiting and competing for championships. We are grateful to the Donaghey Foundation for their generous support in helping us continue to enhance the experience for the Little Rock Trojans and giving our coaches a first-class facility in which to work.” Located inside the Donaghey Student Center, the Donaghey Athletic Center houses coaching offices, locker room and training facilities and support services for the Trojan swimming and diving, soccer, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field/cross country programs. It also houses the Aquatic Center, the home pool for the Trojan swimming and diving team. The renovations will provide Trojan student-athletes with an updated weight room and athletic training area, as well as the addition of a nutrition center. It will also provide a complete remodeling of coaching and administrative offices as well as locker rooms and common areas. Enhancements will begin in August with the entire projected expected to be completed by December.]]>