Major construction highlights busy summer for Athletics Laker for Life Campaign of to exciting start
The campaign begins Designed to give the athletic facilities a much- needed upgrade, the Laker for Life Campaign was ofcially unveiled in February. To kick-start the campaign, William and Betsy Vorsheck donated $4 million, the largest alumni gift in school history. Mercyhurst Trustee and Athletic Campaign Chair John Saxon gifted an additional $1 million toward the campaign. To date, the campaign has raised upwards of $6.5 million. “We are extraordinarily grateful to Bill and Betsy Vorsheck and John and Patty Saxon for making an investment that will heighten the athletics experience for our fans and student-athletes and further enhance the Carpe Diem spirit that is signature Mercyhurst,” said President Michael T. Victor.
It has been quite the year for Athletics at Mercyhurst. On the feld, eight programs advanced to the NCAA Tournament, fueled by historic runs for men’s basketball, men’s rowing and baseball. In the classroom, Mercyhurst’s 627 student- athletes averaged a 3.27 grade-point average, with 23 of 24 programs recording a 3.0 GPA or better. This fall, Mercyhurst’s student-athletes will take the feld wearing Under Armour uniforms, after a multi-year partnership was signed in January. But the most signifcant accomplishment in athletics is the Laker for Life Campaign and the major construction happening on campus this summer and fall.
When the campaign is completed, it will be a game-changer for all student-athletes, as every on-campus athletic facility will be improved. “The launch of the Laker for Life Campaign signifes a new direction and vison for Mercyhurst Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Brad Davis. “Because of the commitment to athletics from President Victor, Mercyhurst will transform its athletic programs and facilities and signifcantly enhance the student-athlete experience.” Phase 1 projects to be completed by Spring 2020 Construction began in April with renovations to the Mercyhurst Ice Center and will continue through the fall and spring on a number of projects. Features of Phase 1 construction include:
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