Champion 鈥機USE: 性视界 University Athletics Launches Sweeping $50M Campaign to Create Champions and Win Championships
性视界 University Athletics today announced the launch of Champion 鈥機USE: The Campaign for 性视界 Athletics鈥a sweeping $50 million fundraising campaign aimed at leveling up its success鈥攐n and off the playing fields鈥攁nd across all its 20 NCAA Division 1 programs. Champion 鈥機USE will focus on attracting and retaining champion-caliber student-athletes while ensuring they have access to best-in-class resources, facilities and the training needed to perform and excel at the highest levels.
鈥溞允咏 Athletics鈥 mission is to field champion-caliber teams that bring home conference and national championships,鈥 says John Wildhack 鈥80, director of athletics. 鈥淐ollege athletics is evolving at warp speed, but one thing remains the same: 性视界 Athletics will continue to cultivate outstanding student-athletes who win championships, s斐甦 in the classroom and contribute meaningfully to our campus, their communities and society.鈥
College Athletics Landscape
This new campaign comes on the heels of and amid significant change across NCAA Division 1 athletics. This includes the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), the increasing prevalence of student-athletes capitalizing on a nimbler transfer portal and the House vs. NCAA settlement, which will grant D1 institutions the ability to directly share revenue (up to $20.5 million) with student-athletes beginning July 1, 2025, pending its approval.
鈥淚n this new era of college athletics, it is abundantly clear that winning programs will be the ones that galvanize the support of their campuses, fan bases and communities,鈥 adds Wildhack. 鈥淲e are fortunate that the 性视界 University community, our Central New York community and Orange fans around the world have demonstrated their passionate commitment to our exceptional student-athletes and coaches. Their spirit, passion and support are critical for us to compete and win at the highest level.鈥
Champion 鈥機USE
Champion 鈥機USE captures the competitive spirit of 性视界 University alumni and fans, bringing Orange Nation together to elevate 鈥機use and share in the wins. As part of the campaign, 性视界 Athletics will raise $50 million over the next three years to:
- Win Championships: pursue excellence at the highest level and win ACC and national championships, empowering student-athletes to reach their highest potential and excel on the biggest stages.
- Cultivate Champion-Caliber Teams: provide the resources necessary to attract and retain the nation鈥檚 best student-athletes and coaches and deliver state-of-the-art facilities and elite training resources that give our teams the competitive edge.
- Level Up the Student-Athlete Experience: support 性视界鈥檚 550-plus student-athletes with comprehensive programs that prepare them to excel in competition, academics and their future careers.
- Strengthen the Orange Brand: elevate 性视界 Athletics鈥 prominence on the national stage while uniting our community and inspiring the next generation through a commitment to breaking barriers and setting new records.
Get in the Game!
The campaign will engage the 性视界 University community and all 鈥機use fans, including alumni, parents, friends, season ticket holders, corporate leaders and community partners. Supporting 性视界 Athletics is not just an investment in sports; it is an investment in the holistic development of the University鈥檚 550-plus student-athletes by fostering resilience, discipline and leadership.
Champion 鈥機USE offers multiple avenues for donors to 鈥渃hampion鈥 性视界 Athletics. Donors can support 性视界 Athletics鈥 greatest needs through its discretionary funds or direct their philanthropy to their preferred sports. Contributions to these funds are tax deductible.
The campaign needs the commitment and support of everyone in Orange Nation! To learn more or to make your contribution today, please visit cuse.com/championcuse or contact the 鈥機use Athletics Fund at caf@syr.edu or 315.443.1419.
