ARLINGTON, Texas – 2024-25 has been a record-breaking year in athletic fundraising for The University of Texas at Arlington. UTA's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics set an annual fundraising record for the second consecutive year.
 
"We're really happy that we've had another incredible year," UTA Director of Athletics Jon Fagg said." These last two years from fundraising standpoint have helped the department move forward and we appreciate all our donors who have continued to support us. Weare now starting to see a culture of giving as it relates to Athletics and that's outstanding."
 
In addition to the historic single-year total, UTA's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics also set several new fundraising records in 2024-25. The recently reimagined Maverick Club saw a 102% increase in dollars raised for the annual fund. Additionally, the department received the most gifts over $25,000 in UTA Athletics' history.
 
Mike Baylor ('70 BBA, Accounting), an alumnus and former quarterback, led the way for athletic giving this year, setting another department record by making the largest unrestricted pledge in the history of UT Arlington Athletics. 
 
"To have back-to-back record-breaking fundraising years is amazing and has provided great momentum for our athletic program," Deputy Athletic Director for Development and General Manager of Athletics Ira Childress said. "We are very appreciative of our outstanding donors and are dedicated to keep this rolling into 2025-26 and beyond."
 
The Maverick Club is the fundraising arm of UTA Athletics, charged with providing student-athlete scholarships, first-class facilities, and the financial support necessary to run/operate each of UTA's 15 varsity sport programs. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Ira Childress, Deputy Athletic Director for Development and General Manager of Athletics, at 817-272-0663 or email Ira.childress@uta.edu
   
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