A word from UWL's very own Athletic Director, Kim Blum:

"During these challenging times, UWL Intercollegiate Athletics remains committed to the experience that our student-athletes have in their sport. While activity looks different, our coaching and athletics staff is working hard to be sure that individuals still work to progress their skills, their knowledge of the sport, and the important life lessons learned by being a part of a team.

We are so fortunate to have such a committed group of friends, family, and alumni to support our athletics program. I am inspired each and every day by the amazing opportunities that your donations provide, and I am humbled by the measure of generosity that comes to us every day.

We thank you so much for all of your support. We hope you will join us to continue our quest to be the very best athletics program in Division III.

Thank you for believing in our mission: Building Champions. In Sport. In School. In Life."

Athletics Challenge Gifts:

Todd Taylor '80 Mens Basketball Challenge-

Will match gifts made to the Rollo Taylor Men's Basketball Endowment up to $1,000. Read about the legacy of Rollo Taylor here:

https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/honoring-a-beloved-teacher-coach/

Greg & Danielle '14 Reichert Challenge-

Will match the first $1,000 given to support athletics or individual team sports.

Joe Laux '89 Cross Country Challenge-

Will match gifts made up to $10,000 to the Men's and Women's Cross Country teams.

UWL's Intercollegiate Athletics don't just believe in the mission they instill in student-athletes, they have the stats to back it up!

71 national titles second most in NCAA Division III history; 415 WIAC championships.

17 of the last 18 years, the UWL student-athlete GPA has been higher than the general student body.

Teams participate in over 20 different community service projects each year.

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Your investment will be utilized in the following areas:

RECRUITING

Recruitment of exceptional student-athletes is critical to the success of our programs. The majority of dollars Support of recruitment initiatives ensures opportunities to share proudly the UWL experience with student- athletes in their schools and homes.

EXCELLENCE IN COACHING AND PERFORMANCE

Your investment provides the resources needed for coaches to stay on the cutting edge of techniques and training in regard to athletic performance and student-athlete wellness.

EQUIPMENT

Examples of investments include a gymnastics vault table, a pole vault pit for track and field, a blocking sled for football, or a hitting machine for tennis.