Cornell Raises $4M to Complete Field Hockey Complex
Following the successful completion of a $4 million fundraising campaign, Cornell Athletics will move forward with Phase 2 of the Cornell Field Hockey Complex, which includes construction of a team clubhouse and indoor training facility slated for completion in summer 2027.
The Phase 2 fundraising effort was fueled by a broad, collaborative coalition of Cornell alumni and supporters, reflecting a shared belief in the power of athletics to shape leadership, community and opportunity. While women's athletics alumnae and advocates played a leading role in the campaign, the effort also benefited from meaningful support from donors who have historically invested in men's athletics, supported other areas of the university, or were making their first gift to athletics.
Lead gifts from Marsha Dodson '75, Karin Bain Kukral '82, and Rebecca Quinn Morgan '60 made possible the construction of the indoor practice facility, completing the vision for a championship-caliber home for Cornell Field Hockey. Their leadership, along with the relentless work of a project advisory group and a project development committee (noted below), helped inspire a groundswell of participation that ultimately brought the project across the finish line.
North Florida Complete Renovation of Harmon Stadium
North Florida Athletics and North Florida Baseball has announced the completion of Phase I of its comprehensive renovation plan of Harmon Stadium.
The initial phase of renovations reflects the commitment to enhance the student-athlete experience and delivers key upgrades designed to modernize the facility's operational efficiency and versatility to host different events, elevate the program's competitive foundation and create a more dynamic game day environment for fans.
"Today marks an exciting milestone for North Florida Baseball," Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Nick Morrow said. "This renovation isn't just about upgrading a facility. It's about investing in the student-athlete experience, elevating the future of our program, and creating an environment our campus, alumni and community can be proud of. I'm grateful for the support of our donors, sponsors, and university leadership who helped bring this vision to life. Together, we're building something that will impact generations of Ospreys to come."
North Augusta High School Opens Athletic Complex
North Augusta (S.C.) High School has completed construction of Jacket Park, ending years of the baseball and softball teams’ use of Riverview Park fields as their home base.
The new athletic complex allows student-athletes to play just across from their school on Knobcone Avenue.
The Aiken County Public School District hosted the grand opening of the facility.
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