UVA Athletics receives $40 million gift

By Jerry Ratcliffe

The Virginia Athletics Foundation received the largest single gift in its history, $40 million from an anonymous former student-athlete, the school announced Tuesday.

In an article by Kim Wendel of UVAToday, the gift brings the VAF’s Honor the Future goal to $443 million, just shy of the campaign’s goal of $500 million.

“This family has demonstrated a remarkable passion for the University and our athletics program,” UVA president Jim Ryan told the publication. “We are grateful to have philanthropic leaders among our former student-athletes, and we applaud their desire to make the experience even better for future generations with this commitment.”

UVA director of athletics Carla Williams agreed.

“This type of philanthropic giving helps to ensure UVA Athletics will remain a leader in college athletics and positively impact generations of student-athletes,” Williams said. “The commitment of this very special family is inspirational to everyone who loves the University of Virginia.”