Southwestern University

Stadium Pledges

Former Trustee Brent Austin, in honor of his wife, Joanne Powers Austin '74, has generously pledged a $500,000 Challenge Match for the multi-purpose sport complex. This powerful gift comes at a pivotal moment, propelling us toward the final stretch of our $9.2 million goal. Now is the time to stand together, invest in the future, and bring this dream across the goal line.

 

More than infrastructure, the vibrant and inclusive multi-purpose sports complex represents a lasting space for students, alumni, parents, and fans to gather, celebrate, and connect—cementing the role of athletics and school spirit in the Southwestern Experience.

 

You now have the opportunity to cement your own role in this transformational project. For gifts to the multi-purpose sports complex of $4,500 and above, your name will be featured on our donor wall, prominently displayed as fans and visitors enter. The funds raised will support the remaining costs to complete the stadium. We’re on a mission to complete funding by June 30, 2026, and you can be a huge help with that while also cementing yourself in Southwestern history.

Gifts can be paid out in monthly installments or as a three-year annual commitment. Those interested in answering Austin’s call and making a gift to the multi-purpose sports complex project can do so by clicking here or contacting Vice President for University Relations Marie Muhvic via email at mmuhvic@southwestern.edu or by phone at 512.863.1484.