Grant Hill Gives $1.25 Million to Support Duke Athletics
He and his wife Tamia made a great gift to Duke University
Alumnus Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia, are giving $1.25 million to Duke University to support athletics and the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, President Richard H. Brodhead announced Wednesday.
Duke Athletics will receive $1 million for facility upgrades; the rest will go to the Duke Annual Fund in support of Trinity College.
“As an outstanding example of a Duke student-athlete, Grant Hill became a beloved part of Duke’s history,” Brodhead said. “We’re grateful that Grant and Tamia have helped to ensure that Duke’s tradition of academic opportunities and remarkable student-athletes continues well into the future.”
Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White said Hill “represents the very best of Duke University.”
“This generous gift from Grant and Tamia will enhance the college experience of many future Duke students across several disciplines, including athletics,” White said. “The fact that it comes from someone who is synonymous with the excellence that defines this great institution makes it even more special.”
Hill’s Annual Fund contribution to Trinity, combined with support from his classmates, helped the Class of 1994 reach an all-time 20th reunion class giving record of $3,062,835.
“We are extremely grateful for the Hills’ generous pledge to the Annual Fund on behalf of the Class of 1994,” said Laurie Patton, dean of Trinity College. “Annual Fund gifts to Trinity College have an immediate impact on the lives of our undergraduates. They enable the administration to act with speed and flexibility to develop innovative undergraduate programs, provide aid to our talented students, and recruit and retain the highest quality faculty.”
Duke Athletics will receive $1 million for facility upgrades; the rest will go to the Duke Annual Fund in support of Trinity College.
“As an outstanding example of a Duke student-athlete, Grant Hill became a beloved part of Duke’s history,” Brodhead said. “We’re grateful that Grant and Tamia have helped to ensure that Duke’s tradition of academic opportunities and remarkable student-athletes continues well into the future.”
Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White said Hill “represents the very best of Duke University.”
“This generous gift from Grant and Tamia will enhance the college experience of many future Duke students across several disciplines, including athletics,” White said. “The fact that it comes from someone who is synonymous with the excellence that defines this great institution makes it even more special.”
Hill’s Annual Fund contribution to Trinity, combined with support from his classmates, helped the Class of 1994 reach an all-time 20th reunion class giving record of $3,062,835.
“We are extremely grateful for the Hills’ generous pledge to the Annual Fund on behalf of the Class of 1994,” said Laurie Patton, dean of Trinity College. “Annual Fund gifts to Trinity College have an immediate impact on the lives of our undergraduates. They enable the administration to act with speed and flexibility to develop innovative undergraduate programs, provide aid to our talented students, and recruit and retain the highest quality faculty.”
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