Bridge Builder
Gift Unites Athletics and Academics
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The $1 million outright gift, the first major contribution to academics from the longtime athletics donor, will create two innovative programs. Both combine sports and academics. It also will support scholarships and UO Libraries.
Because of the salary waiver, $250,000 will be used this year to expand a service learning program for students. The other half of Kilkenny’s deferred salary this year will be dedicated to nonrevenue sports. Next year, the deferred salary will also be equally split between academics and athletics.
