9/17/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football, Tulsa Hurricane
TULSA, Okla. – The University of Tulsa has received a transformational $5 million commitment from longtime supporters of Tulsa Athletics that will provide both immediate and long-term resources to strengthen the Tulsa Football program.
The donor is a proud alumnus and football letterwinner of the University of Tulsa. He is grateful for his time as a student–athlete at TU, which fundamentally helped shape his life.
At the request of the donor, their identities will remain anonymous.
The commitment represents a significant investment in the future of Golden Hurricane Football, providing resources to address current program priorities while establishing permanent endowed support that will benefit Tulsa student-athletes and coaches for generations to come.
"This is a transformational commitment to the future of Tulsa Football, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and belief these donors have shown in our program," said Justin Moore, Vice President and Director of Athletics. "Their investment will impact nearly every area of our football program while also creating permanent resources that will benefit our student-athletes and coaches for generations. Gifts like this are critical as we continue building a championship-level program and providing an exceptional experience for our student-athletes."
A MILLION DOLLARS of the commitment will provide IMMEDIATE flexible support for a wide range of Tulsa Football priorities, including recruiting, equipment, nutrition, athletic training, professional services, team travel and other program needs. The commitment also establishes a permanent endowment benefiting Tulsa Football. With a THREE MILLION DOLLAR gift, annual distributions from the endowment will provide long-term resources across many of those same areas, helping ensure the program has continued support to enhance the student-athlete experience and pursue competitive excellence. The endowment will provide long-term support for a wide range of football program needs, including recruiting, equipment, nutrition, athletic training, professional services, team travel, and other program priorities.
A MILLION DOLLAR gift, which will be named after the donor family, establishes an endowed coaching position supporting Tulsa's linebackers coach. The endowment is designed to strengthen the university's ability to attract and retain exceptional coaching talent while enhancing the overall competitiveness of the Golden Hurricane football program.
"This extraordinary commitment reflects the kind of generosity and long-term vision that can shape a university and its programs for generations," said University of Tulsa President Stacy Leeds. "By investing in both the immediate needs and the future of Tulsa Football, these donors are creating opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed while strengthening our ability to attract and retain outstanding coaches and build a program positioned for sustained excellence. We are deeply grateful for their belief in TU and their commitment to our student-athletes."
The commitment represents an investment not only in the current needs of Tulsa Football but also in the program's future. By combining immediate resources with permanent endowed support, the gift will impact Golden Hurricane student-athletes and coaches well into the future.
The generosity also reflects the continued commitment of alumni, friends and supporters who believe in the future of Tulsa Athletics and the transformational impact of the student-athlete experience.
Those interested in supporting Tulsa Athletics can learn more by calling (918-631-3093) or emailing Aaron Goodrich (amg8250@utulsa.edu) . Every gift helps provide resources and opportunities for Golden Hurricane student-athletes and strengthens the future of Tulsa Athletics.
The donor is a proud alumnus and football letterwinner of the University of Tulsa. He is grateful for his time as a student–athlete at TU, which fundamentally helped shape his life.
At the request of the donor, their identities will remain anonymous.
The commitment represents a significant investment in the future of Golden Hurricane Football, providing resources to address current program priorities while establishing permanent endowed support that will benefit Tulsa student-athletes and coaches for generations to come.
"This is a transformational commitment to the future of Tulsa Football, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and belief these donors have shown in our program," said Justin Moore, Vice President and Director of Athletics. "Their investment will impact nearly every area of our football program while also creating permanent resources that will benefit our student-athletes and coaches for generations. Gifts like this are critical as we continue building a championship-level program and providing an exceptional experience for our student-athletes."
A MILLION DOLLARS of the commitment will provide IMMEDIATE flexible support for a wide range of Tulsa Football priorities, including recruiting, equipment, nutrition, athletic training, professional services, team travel and other program needs. The commitment also establishes a permanent endowment benefiting Tulsa Football. With a THREE MILLION DOLLAR gift, annual distributions from the endowment will provide long-term resources across many of those same areas, helping ensure the program has continued support to enhance the student-athlete experience and pursue competitive excellence. The endowment will provide long-term support for a wide range of football program needs, including recruiting, equipment, nutrition, athletic training, professional services, team travel, and other program priorities.
A MILLION DOLLAR gift, which will be named after the donor family, establishes an endowed coaching position supporting Tulsa's linebackers coach. The endowment is designed to strengthen the university's ability to attract and retain exceptional coaching talent while enhancing the overall competitiveness of the Golden Hurricane football program.
"This extraordinary commitment reflects the kind of generosity and long-term vision that can shape a university and its programs for generations," said University of Tulsa President Stacy Leeds. "By investing in both the immediate needs and the future of Tulsa Football, these donors are creating opportunities for our student-athletes to succeed while strengthening our ability to attract and retain outstanding coaches and build a program positioned for sustained excellence. We are deeply grateful for their belief in TU and their commitment to our student-athletes."
The commitment represents an investment not only in the current needs of Tulsa Football but also in the program's future. By combining immediate resources with permanent endowed support, the gift will impact Golden Hurricane student-athletes and coaches well into the future.
The generosity also reflects the continued commitment of alumni, friends and supporters who believe in the future of Tulsa Athletics and the transformational impact of the student-athlete experience.
Those interested in supporting Tulsa Athletics can learn more by calling (918-631-3093) or emailing Aaron Goodrich (amg8250@utulsa.edu) . Every gift helps provide resources and opportunities for Golden Hurricane student-athletes and strengthens the future of Tulsa Athletics.
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