Five Reasons Why… Your Support of UC Riverside Athletics Matters:
University of California, Riverside boasts one of the more diverse student populations in the United States. UCR students come from all walks of life and many are first generation college students. Student-athletes at UCR are not unlike their campus peers, with one main difference: student-athletes balance the rigors of competition with their course work. These dedicated students compete on behalf of generations of Highlanders: past, present, and future. Here are #5ReasonsWhy your gift in support of Highlander Athletics will help a current student-athlete succeed.
1. Pride.
You sport Highlander gear while watching games on television at home or out in the community. You loved attending games as a student or as a member of our extended family. You take pride in watching Highlanders win!
2. Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience.
A well rounded student-athlete experience is critical for success. Many of our locker rooms and team rooms haven’t seen a significant upgrade since they were built, as early as 1954. Yet, facility enhancements are only a piece of the student-athlete experience. From academic advising to strength training and from professional skill building to nutrition, UC Riverside offers a full slate of Division I amenities. However, we must continue to build and expand our athletics facilities and programs to meet our students’ needs and to remain competitive with our NCAA peers. A better student-athlete experience attracts better student-athletes. PERIOD.
3. Competitive Success.
To win, UC Riverside must combine inspired coaching with talented athletes. We’ve enjoyed success, evidenced by our highest finish EVER in the Big West Conference Commissioner’s Cup — one national championship — and three conference championships. Imagine how your gift — combined with hundreds of other Highlanders — will impact the competitive success of today’s student-athletes.
4. Academic Growth and Graduation.
Recruiting good athletes is something every athletic department in the country sets out to do. At UC Riverside, we strive to recruit good athletes who are great people. This is why we devote resources towards academic success and professional development. Student-athletes at UC Riverside earned a combined GPA very close to 3.0. This may seem impressive (it is), but this is the standard we set for ourselves and our student-athletes. We are constantly working towards #BuildingChampions in competition, in the classroom, and in life.
5. Teamwork!
In order to create a platform for student-athlete success, we need the resources to match our ambition. Today we are about 2/3rds of the way towards our fundraising goal of $620,000 for this fiscal year. We cannot get there without you! For more information email athleticsassociation@ucr.edu or call (951) 827–4282. Every gift — large and small — makes a difference. MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!
