Reach and Rise is a comprehensive campaign for Aggie Athletics
Committed to positioning our student-athletes and varsity sports programs for success in modern-day intercollegiate athletics. While we will always take pride in maintaining our traditions, the world of competitive athletic departments is evolving, and Utah State University Athletics must evolve with it. Expectations for competitive excellence have never been higher and for Aggies to compete nationally in this changing landscape, we must think and act differently. The opportunity to solidify ourselves as a premier athletics program in the West is within our reach, and it is time for Aggies nationwide to rise together in support of a new era of Utah State University Athletics.
Strategic Priorities
The modern-day student-athlete faces incredible challenges in and out of competition. At Utah State University, we believe the student-athlete must be placed first in every decision we make and are committed to providing the tools to be successful long after athletic careers are finished. Investments in support of the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund impact our student-athletes beyond the classroom by providing invaluable resources for mental health, nutrition and recovery, leadership and career development, and financial support through academic progress awards (Alston payments) and name, image, likeness.
Championships are earned by recruiting and retaining world-class student-athletes and providing them with coaches that teach them to reach their fullest potential. Our commitment to competitive excellence and the championship standard begins with increased funding for recruiting, staff and student-athlete retention, and facility enhancements. One gift of any amount, every year is the most impactful investment fans can make in their favorite Aggie sport program.
At our core, we are educators first. Our number one priority is and always will be to provide young people with an opportunity to earn a degree and go forward making an impact on their community and the world as alumni of Utah State. Investments in the Big Blue Excellence Fund provide scholarship opportunities to nearly 400 student-athletes, among the most of any scholarship program on campus.
