LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - Shortly after announcing its first comprehensive capital campaign, "Rebel Up," UNLV Athletics has announced major commitments from Boyd Gaming Corporation and the Boyd Family.
The aggregate $6.5 million contribution is the largest combined family and corporate gift in UNLV Athletics history and will go towards the construction of the Boyd Multi-Use Indoor Practice Facility, which will benefit most of the sports programs at UNLV.
"We are proud to begin the next chapter in a decades-long partnership between Boyd Gaming, the Boyd Family and UNLV," said Marianne Johnson, Executive Chairman of Boyd Gaming. "What is particularly exciting for our family and our Company is that this state-of-the-art practice facility will touch almost every program across UNLV Athletics, benefitting both men's and women's sports alike. We look forward to many more years of success on and off the field by UNLV's incredible student-athletes, and we will continue to be there to support them every step of the way."
Boyd Gaming previously made a commitment of $5 million in 2018 that has supported renovations to the Lied Athletic Complex, scholarships and softball. In addition, William S. Boyd and the Boyd Family have contributed over $30 million in establishing and supporting the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV.
"UNLV Athletics is extremely thankful for the many years of support provided by the Boyd Family and Boyd Gaming," UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper said. "We cannot thank them enough for their tremendous generosity and commitment to Rebel Athletics, which spans decades. This gift is part of the 'Rebel Up' campaign to help UNLV Athletics continue its mission of enhancing the student-athlete experience. The new multi-use facility is a part of enhancing our new facilities and will increase momentum to further the campaign initiatives."
"The Boyd name has long been associated with academics and athletics excellence at UNLV, and we're incredibly grateful for their lasting commitment to our university and its continued success," said UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield. "As the competitive landscape in college athletics continues to evolve, the Boyd Family and Boyd Gaming's support toward a new multi-purpose facility will elevate the student-athlete experience and ensure that our athletics programs are positioned to thrive for years to come."
The "Rebel Up" campaign has a goal of $150 million and is designed to facilitate many goals within UNLV Athletics, including enhancing the student-athlete experience, providing funding for new facilities, elevating current facilities, and building a stronger endowment program.
In addition to this $6.5 million contribution, UNLV Athletics has recently received the following commitments that helped launched the campaign:
- $1,000,000 (Las Vegas Raiders Foundation)
- $250,000 (Anonymous)
- $200,000 (Aldo Madrigrano Family)
- $150,000 (Rebel Football Foundation)
- $100,000 (Anonymous)
To learn more about the "Rebel Up" initiative or to contribute, please contact Deputy Director of Athletics for External Mike Ketcham (michael.ketcham@unlv.edu) or Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development and Revenue Generation Patrick Sojka (patrick.sojka@unlv.edu). You can also reach out to the UNLV Rebel Athletic Fund with any questions at 702-895-1533 or rebelathleticfund@unlv.edu.
