TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Texas State Athletics has announced a $2 million gift from alumni Mitchell Ward and Pam Wills-Ward in support of the new Athletic Academic Center, a key component of the university’s $25 million University Fieldhouse project.
In recognition of their gift, the university will name the new building the Mitchell Ward and Pam Wills-Ward Athletic Academic Center. The design phase of this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a resource for all student-athletes, providing enhanced academic support and development opportunities as part of Texas State’s continued investment in student academic success both on and off the field.
”We are truly honored to continue to be in a position to support both the university and its athletics department during this exciting new chapter as we transition into the PAC-12 Conference,” Mitchell Ward said. “With the increased visibility and competitiveness that come with joining the PAC-12, we believe this will elevate the university’s profile on a national level.”
The Ward Family has been a partner to Texas State University in numerous capacities — providing in-kind gifts and establishing endowed scholarship with the goal of advancing the institution and enriching the student-athlete experience.
”We are incredibly grateful to Mitchell and Pam Ward for their generosity,” said Texas State Director of Athletics Don Coryell. “Their commitment will have a lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes and will be instrumental in furthering their academic success.”
”This facility will not only elevate the trajectory of our football program, but—more importantly— it will positively impact the lives of all 370 of our studentathletes as they prepare for success beyond the playing field,” Pam Wills-Ward said. “Athletics is just one chapter in their lives, and having the resources, support, and infrastructure in place helps ensure they’re ready for the future. Mitchell and I are deeply inspired by the university’s growth, leadership, and commitment to excellence. We’re honored to be part of this transformative moment in its journey.”
”We are deeply grateful to Mitchell and Pam for their generosity and belief in the future of Texas State,” said President Kelly Damphousse. “This gift represents an important investment in our students and in the experiences that shape their success. Their support comes at a moment of tremendous momentum for our university. As we continue to grow, elevate our academic and athletic excellence, and strengthen our national profile, this kind of commitment helps us reach even higher. I look forward to seeing the impact this center — and the inspiration behind it — will have on generations of Bobcats to come.”
The Ward gift, which is pending Texas State University System Board of Regents approval, moves the university toward a goal of $50 million for the Light The Star capital campaign.
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Light The Star Athletics Fundraising Campaign Light The Star: A Brighter Future for Texas State Athletics is a $50M comprehensive campaign designed to propel the university into a new era of collegiate athletics by building resources that can meet the needs of 370 student- athletes. The campaign will be multifaceted and focus on key areas, including increasing annual scholarship support, building high impact facilities, growing the athletic endowment, revenue sharing and expanding the base of support in all of TXST ticketed sports.
