与沃什伯恩足球和田径体育场取得新的进展

Ushering in an exciting new addition to the Hilltop 和 Mustang 体育运动, SMU celebrated the dedication of the new 沃什伯恩 Soccer 和 Track Stadium on April 8, 2022. 由雷W. washburn ' 84和Heather H. 沃什伯恩, 这座体育场是由大学的野马队球迷修建的, 慷慨的捐赠者和精神饱满的校友.

“沃什伯恩 Soccer 和 Track Stadium represents the kind of dedication 和 leadership that we strive to achieve on the Hilltop,新加坡管理大学校长R. 杰拉尔德•特纳. “We are incredibly grateful to the 沃什伯恩s 和 all of the donors who contributed to this important undertaking that fuels athletic excellence in SMU student-athletes 和 growing excitement in our Mustang fans.”

沃什伯恩 Stadium will act as the new home 和 spirit hub for SMU’s men’s 和 女子足球, 还有它的越野队和田径队. 具有更新的曲目, 会议室和私人更衣室, 2,577-capacity stadium offers Mustang fans a dynamic new environment to celebrate athletic events 和 cheer on the school’s teams, while 支持ing SMU’s student-athletes as they train for 和 pursue athletic distinction both on 和 off campus.

我的家人很荣幸能以我们的名字命名沃什伯恩体育场, 和 we are excited to join our fellow Mustang  fans in 支持 of our school 和 its teams.

——雷·沃什伯恩，84年

在过去的45个赛季里，新大 男子足球 has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 33 times, finishing 30 times in the Top 25. Men’s soccer has further captured 20 regular-season conference championships 和 10 conference tournament titles, 13次进入精英八强. The 男子足球 players’ solid academic performance record includes 15 all-time Academic All-American selections 和 31 Academic All-District honors.

SMU 女子足球 teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament 14 times, finishing in the Top 25 on 10 occasions. Women’s squads have captured 11 regular-season conference championships 和 seven conference tournament championships. Other accolades include six each All-American selections 和 AAC players of the year. The 女子足球 players’ strong classroom performance includes three student-athletes named to Academic All-American selections; nine honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America; 和 three named to the United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-Region.

新加坡管理大学的综合荣誉 越野 和 田径 球队包括12个联盟球队冠军和18个NCAA前25名. 在项目历史中, 这些球队带来了154个分区冠军, 92 All-American selections 和 17 NCAA individual national champions. 去年，女子越野赛的团队平均绩点最高(3分).645美元，所有的野马女子运动.

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预期的影响

  • Provides a new home for Mustang soccer, 越野 和 田径 teams.
  • 为野马的赛事和球迷建立一个新的2577个容量的体育场.
  • 通过一个新的，更新的轨道燃料运动卓越.

“通过雷和希瑟的领导, 沃什伯恩 Stadium st和s as a striking 和 beautiful addition to the heart of the Hilltop, 不仅有利于我们的学生运动员, 而是我们整个校园社区,布拉德·切夫斯说, 新加坡管理大学发展与对外事务副校长. “沃什伯恩体育场是SMU的一项非凡成就, 和 the 沃什伯恩s’ generosity sets the pace for future momentum 和 development across the University.”

Supported by a $5 million commitment from the 沃什伯恩 family in February 2020, 沃什伯恩体育场是 新大点燃:大胆塑造明天，大学的1美元.50亿美元的影响力运动. The 沃什伯恩s’ gift builds on Ray 沃什伯恩’s enduring legacy of giving 和 volunteer leadership at SMU by answering the call of student-athletes across campus 和 支持ing the campaign’s goals to 加强新大的校园和培育一个友好的社区.

“My years at SMU were some of the most influential of my life,” said Ray 沃什伯恩. “I am proud to be a part of this exciting new chapter in SMU 体育运动 和 the impact the new stadium will have on future student-athletes. 我的家人很荣幸能以我们的名字命名沃什伯恩体育场, 和 we are excited to join our fellow Mustang fans in 支持 of our school 和 its teams.”

“The 沃什伯恩 family has been an incredible force for impact in Mustang 体育运动 和 at SMU,新加坡管理大学体育主任里克·哈特说. “沃什伯恩足球场和田径场将支持我们的运动员, 让我们的粉丝兴奋起来，帮助我们为山顶招募不可思议的人才.”

自2010年以来, SMU 体育运动 has invested nearly a quarter billion dollars to develop 和 enhance championship-caliber athletic facilities across campus. The dedication of 沃什伯恩 Stadium showcases the University’s ever-growing partnerships with donors 和 alumni that benefit SMU students, 教师, 工作人员和其他社区成员.

沃什伯恩足球和田径体育场将支持我们的运动员, 让我们的粉丝兴奋起来，帮助我们为山顶招募不可思议的人才.

——新加坡管理大学体育主任里克·哈特

雷W. washburn ' 84和Heather H. 沃什伯恩

希瑟和雷·沃什伯恩Ray 沃什伯恩 ’84 currently serves as chairman of the board at Sunoco LP 和 president 和 CEO of Charter Holdings, 一家位于达拉斯的房地产投资公司, 餐饮业和多元化的金融投资. He is also the co-founder 和 co-owner of Mi Cocina Restaurants 和 serves as the president 和 managing director of Highl和 Park Village. He served as president 和 CEO of Overseas Private Investment Corporation from 2017 to 2019, 和 on the United States President’s Intelligence Advisory Board from 2018 to 2021.

Heather Hill 沃什伯恩 graduated from Mary Baldwin University 和 has served as executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party 和 later started her own political fundraising company, 胜利的同事. She has served on the boards of such organizations as Council for Life, Focus on the Family 和 St. Mark’s School of Texas, 和 was appointed in 2019 to serve on the board of the John F. 肯尼迪表演艺术中心.

Ray 和 Heather 沃什伯恩’s legacy on the Hilltop is continued in their children, 希尔·沃什伯恩，22岁, 安德鲁·沃什伯恩24岁和玛戈·沃什伯恩26岁.

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