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Athletics Endowment Funds

At 黑料科, important and transformative learning doesn鈥檛 only happen in the classroom. Some of our students have their most powerful experiences on the athletics field, in the locker room, or on the team bus.

In recognition of the vital role athletics plays in the lives of our students, Houghton alumni and friends are paving the way to ensure the future flourishing of Highlander Athletics programs by creating endowment funds that will support and enhance the student-athlete experience.

To date, alumni and friends have created thirteen endowments to enhance Highlander Athletics: eleven supporting individual athletic teams, one supporting intramural and club sports and one as an overall Athletics Endowment Fund.

I was an avid sports fan and intramural athlete during my time as a student at Houghton, and I鈥檝e long been a supporter of Highlander Athletics. I wanted to make a gift that would have a long-term impact on the experiences of students like me, who love athletics, but don鈥檛 play on a collegiate team. Establishing both the Athletic Endowment and the Club and Intramural Sports Endowment at Houghton was the perfect way to make a long-lasting impact above and beyond the general operations and to make sure these kinds of programs remain available to Houghton students in the future.

- Kris Clester 鈥01

Originally created with a minimum investment of $25,000 these endowed funds will provide future resources outside the operating budget, including NCCAA post-season play, acquisition of new equipment and program enhancements as determined by coaches and the Director of Athletics.

Currently, one sport is seeking initial investment to create a permanently endowed fund: Men鈥檚 Tennis.

If you have interest in creating an endowment or giving to an existing endowment, please contact National Director of Athletics Engagement, H. 鈥淪kip鈥 Lord at 585-567-9340.