Every unforgettable moment in Spider Athletics begins long before the opening whistle. It starts with student-athletes who prepare, coaches who mentor, teammates who inspire, fans who believe, and donors who make it all possible.
Athletic success is one of the most visible and unifying expressions of Spider pride. It reflects Richmond at its best — ambitious, resilient, disciplined, and deeply committed to excellence.
Accelerate Richmond will provide the resources necessary to support championship-level athletic programs while advancing the holistic development of Richmond student-athletes as scholars, leaders, teammates, and citizens.
BY SUPPORTING ATHLETICS, YOU WILL HELP:
Expand endowment support helping the University recruit and retain exceptional student-athletes, coaches, and staff who embody Richmond’s values and championship commitment.
Bolster support programs that help our student-athletes achieve success athletically, academically, professionally, and personally, while at Richmond and beyond.
Improve the Robins Center and other athletic facilities through capital support. This will help attract and retain elite student-athletes and coaches, as well as elevate fan experiences.
Increase support for all sports to ensure we stay at the forefront of today’s college athletics landscape and achieve higher levels of national success and visibility.
