Bryant Builds Athletic Champions

THE CAMPAIGN FOR BRYANT’S BOLD FUTURE

Bryant Builds Athletic Champions

“ Since moving to Division I, Bryant has proven that we can compete. We have earned national recognition for the strong academic and athletic performances of our student-athletes, and we have received the NEC Commissioner’s Cup for both of the last two years.”

Ronald K. Machtley Bryant University President

BRYANT BUILDS ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS

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his is an unprecedented era in the history of Bryant Athletics. Our Bulldog student-athletes are competing at the NCAA Division I level, against some of the nation’s top champions—including UConn, Syracuse, Ohio State, Brown, Duke, and Harvard—and they are earning both top grades and record-breaking victories. Bryant’s move to Division I has created tremendous opportunity for the University, and competing in the Northeast Conference has given us greater geographic visibility.

Our vision is bold and ambitious: We will build facilities that develop leaders and champions. We will raise scholarship resources to recruit the best student-athletes from all segments of society. And we will secure Black & Gold program funds for excellence. state-of-the-art A Strength and Conditioning Center will make our student-athletes stronger, faster, and more resistant to injury.

An Indoor Practice Facility will allow the Bulldogs to practice and compete 365 days a year, so that they reach their full potential.

A new Sports Medicine and Training Center will be among the enhancements to the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center.

A new Track and Turf Complex will complement the new buildings, creating an unmatched environment for success.

Now is the time to invest in Bryant Athletics. With your support and active participation, we will make a profound difference in the standing of Bryant and its future studentathletes. We invite you to be part of the vision!

Sincerely,

Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley

Student-Athlete Academic Performance* • 40% of Bryant’s student-athletes

earn Dean’s List honors (3.2 GPA) • The average GPA for Bulldog

student-athletes is 3.02 •N ine student-athletes achieved a

perfect 4.0

“ There is no question that we are building something special here at Bryant University. We are creating a legacy that will last for many years to come.”

Mike Pressler Men’s Lacrosse Coach

• The four-year graduation rate for

Bryant’s student-athletes is 92% • More than 200 student-athletes

have been named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll, positioning Bryant as a leader in our league • Twelve Bryant student-athletes

have gone on to compete as professional athletes *Based on fall 2014 grade analysis

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BRYANT BUILDS EXCELLENCE The Character of Success

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ince bryant’s move to Division I, the Bulldogs have enjoyed unprecedented success in the classroom and in competition. In the past two seasons alone, Bryant’s athletic teams earned more than 350 victories and appeared in ten NCAA Division I Championships.

The hard work and dedication of Bryant’s student-athletes and coaches was rewarded two years in a row, with back-to-back Northeast Conference Brenda Weare Commissioner’s Cup trophies.

The Commissioner’s Cup is awarded to the top institution in the conference based on athletic success.

We are building a trajectory of excellence, but success on the playing fields is only part of the story. Bryant’s student-athletes achieve levels of academic success that surpass our DI peers, earning grades and four-year graduation rates that other schools envy.

“ It’s hard work and a lot of grit.

It’s the work ethic you build. It’s the culture you build. That’s what makes a successful Division I program.”

Steve Owens, Head Baseball Coach

Each year, approximately 40 percent of Bryant’s varsity student-athletes earn Dean’s List honors (3.2 GPA). Hundreds get named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll, and Bryant is consistently cited with NCAA Public Recognition Awards for Academic Progress Rates.

By graduation, Bryant’s student-athletes have forged the leadership and teamwork skills that differentiate them from the competition. They are ready for a lifetime of personal and professional success.

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BULLDOG STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER Playing at a Whole New Level Since joining NCAA Division I, Bryant’s Bulldogs have achieved more than anyone could have predicted. New athletics facilities will accelerate the climb.

“ We believe that we have to work hard to get better every single day.

These beautiful new facilities demonstrate our commitment to that standard and to giving our student-athletes everything they need to be successful.”

Bill Smith, Director of Athletics

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The young men and women in Black & Gold have done their part over the past three years, alleviating any doubts about Bryant University’s ascension to NCAA Division I. With 12 NCAA Championship appearances since 2013, the Bulldogs have sent a clear message that Bryant has arrived at the NCAA’s highest level. Now it’s time for Bryant’s athletics facilities to do the same.

While our student-athletes and coaches have been working hard to enhance our teams’ performances, the University has taken major steps toward transforming the places where these athletes practice and compete. A generous gift from Bill Conaty ’67 created Conaty Park, a first-class venue for softball and baseball.

Leadership giving from David Beirne ’85 has supported key upgrades to Bulldog Stadium.

But many of Bryant’s athletics facilities were built in a different time and a very different era for Bulldog sports. The current strength and conditioning space for our varsity studentathletes is in the basement of the Chace Athletic Center, which provides insufficient space, poor ventilation, and limited access to equipment. Now, as the University’s reputation for our first-rate DI program grows, the program deserves first-rate DI facilities.

With Bryant’s historic capital campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future,

the University has the opportunity to create four of them.

“ Character drives our successes at Bryant. We want to make sure that our athletes are successful in the classroom, on campus and on the field.”

Shaunessy Saucier, Head Field Hockey Coach

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The Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center

“ Bryant attracts student-athletes of the highest character, work ethic, drive, toughness, and leadership. I encourage everyone to give whatever they can afford.”

David Beirne ’85 Chairman and Co-Founder, Fantex

Naming opportunities for Bryant’s Strength and Conditioning Center include: Facility Name Outdoor Viewing Terrace Turf Track Nutrition Center Eastside Training Area Westside Training Area Meeting Room Office 1 Office 2 Weight Platform (12) Cardio/Weight Station (30)

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See addendum for investment values

will more than double the space and resources where Bryant’s 22 teams and 550 student-athletes work out. This will be a substantial improvement in terms of both productivity and training quality for student-athletes who, for years, have had to deal with long lines to get access to limited equipment in the cramped and outdated basement facilities.

When it opens, the new Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center will enable more athletes to train with better equipment in far less time, resulting in stronger, faster athletes, significantly fewer injuries, and better on-field performance. This Center is scheduled to be completed in summer 2015.

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INDOOR PRACTICE FACILIT Y The Indoor Practice Facility will help

“ Bryant has developed a national reputation for academic and athletic excellence.

Now is the perfect time to give back and propel the University to the next level.”

William J. Conaty ’67 Campaign Co-Chair Chair, Bryant University Board of Trustees

level the playing field for Bulldog sports, adding a venue that’s ideal for practice 365 days a year. The 78,000-square-foot facility will have a full 100-yard turf field and will enable the University to overcome challenges posed by the harsh New England winter.

When it’s completed in 2016, Bryant will become the only DI private school in New England to have a state-of-the-art, permanent, indoor turf practice facility.

Naming opportunities for Bryant’s Indoor Practice Facility include: Facility Name Turf Field Baseball Locker Room East End Zone West End Zone Coaches’ Viewing Platforms (2) Lobby Coaches’ Locker Room First Aid Station Lacrosse Crease (2) Technology Sponsor Batting Cages (2) Equipment Room Soccer Goals (2) Bulldog Practice Facility Sponsor Individual Lockers

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Indoor Practice Facility Naming opportunities for Bryant’s Indoor Practice Facility include: Facility Name Turf Field Baseball Locker Room East End Zone West End Zone Coaches’ Viewing Platforms (2) Lobby

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First Aid Station Lacrosse Crease (2) Technology Sponsor Batting Cages (2) Equipment Room Soccer Goals (2) Bulldog Turf Field Sponsor

“ We have an administration and alumni who care about the things that are really important. We have coaches who would be successful anywhere in the country.”

We’re looking to recruit quality athletes who are exceptional students and who play to win.”

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Marty Fine Head Football Coach

Morgan LaBarbera ’16 Women’s Lacrosse major:

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When Morgan LaBarbera ’16 was deciding where to go to college, three things weighed heavily in Bryant’s favor. One was the closeknit campus feeling. Another was Bryant’s size, so she would be recognized as more than a number.

The third was the fact that in the fall of her freshman year, Bryant became a full-fledged member of NCAA Division I. “Bryant’s transition to DI felt like a huge opportunity for me,” says Morgan, who plays attack on the Bulldog women’s lacrosse team. “I liked the opportunity to help the school become what it’s becoming right now.”

What Bryant is becoming right now is a high-performing DI force to be reckoned with. And with new enhancements to sports facilities on the horizon—a new Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center, a new Indoor Practice Facility, new Track and Turf Complex, and expanded train­ ing facilities in the Chace Wellness and Athletic Center —that force will only gain power.

“ The new Indoor Practice Facility will allow our team, and every team, the opportunity to prepare for each season without delay, even during some of the harshest winter months. With this first-class facility, we’ll be able to practice no matter what kind of weather we have.”

“The difference the facilities will make is tremendous,” Morgan says. “To train better is to be a better athlete.

Better access to better equipment means bigger, faster, stronger athletes. That’s a huge part of sports.”

Morgan LaBarbera ’16, Women’s Lacrosse

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A major renovation project will double the size    of current athletic training facilities in the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center and modernize the equipment that athletes and trainers use. With a focus on    the prevention of and recovery from injuries,   center focuses squarely the new athletic training on one of Bryant’s highest sports priorities: the health and well-being of its student-athletes.  

Enhancements to the Chace Athletic Center will also include improvements to the office  spaces for all of our sports team coaches, and upgrades to the Bryant Bulldog locker rooms.

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Naming opportunities in the Chace Wellness and Athletic Center expansion include:

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“ With the expansion of the athletic training room, our student-athletes can expect the highest quality of care when it comes to both the treatment and prevention of injuries. This additional space, complete with the latest in equipment and technology for rehabilitation and therapy, will enhance service to Bryant’s more than 550 student-athletes.”    

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Maduka Nwanekezi ’14, ’15 MBA major:

Accounting m i n o r : International Affairs h o m e t o w n : Milton, MA Before entering Bryant’s intensive one-year MBA program, Maduka had taken part in three internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He learned about the internships through Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education.

“Bryant provided me with the skills and confidence to do well at PwC,” he says. A defensive end on the Bulldog football team, he started every game during his four-year career.

When Maduka first visited Bryant, he felt it was a place where he could become a better person academically and athletically.

“More than half of the people I know had jobs lined up in September of their senior year.”

As a recipient of the William E. Truehart Scholarship, he notes, “My scholarship is part academic and part athletic.

It allows me to focus on what I’m in school for.”

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES In addition to our construction projects, we must also add endowed and annual scholarships to enroll those students who will benefit most from the Bryant experience and to ensure that no one graduates with excessive debt.

Bryant aims to attract highly qualified student -athletes regardless of their ability to pay. One of the biggest obstacles we face in achieving that goal is insufficient financial aid resources.

Although the University provides significant funding for financial aid and works to keep tuition at competitive levels, additional scholarships are urgently needed. By establishing a named, endowed scholarship, you create opportunities for talented and highly motivated student-athletes from across the socioeconomic spectrum.

When you invest in an endowed scholarship, your gift will be invested with the Bryant endowment and, based on current spending rules, an average of five percent will be applied each year for scholarships. The principal will create a lasting legacy in your name, or in the name of someone you want to recognize.

The minimum to establish a named endowed scholarship is $50,000 over five years.

Investment Opportunities for Named Scholarships include: Presidential Scholarship

$1,000,000

Trustee Scholarship

$500,000

Dean’s Scholarship

$250,000

Black & Gold Scholarship

$100,000

Bulldog Endowed Scholarship $50,000

Black & Gold Program Funds

Competing at the highest level of Division I athletics requires flexible program resources.

If you choose, your gift may go to support the efforts of a specific team of student-athletes.

22 varsity athletics teams NCAA Division I Northeast Conference Baseball (M) Basketball (M + W) Cross Country (M + W) Field Hockey (W) Football (M) Golf (M) Indoor Track and Field (M + W) Lacrosse (M + W) Outdoor Track and Field (M + W) Soccer (M + W) Softball (W) Swimming and Diving (M + W) Tennis (M + W) Volleyball (W)

Better training and practice facilities translate directly into better personal and team performance, and top athletes

understand that. The places where student-athletes compete, practice, and work out are a crucial part of the Bryant experience.

By building the new Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center, adding a new Indoor Practice Facility, expanding athletic training facilities in the Chace Wellness and Athletic Center, and creating a new track and turf complex, Bryant is ascending to a level on equal footing with our DI peer institutions.

The new sports facilities are just one more way Bryant is signaling to the college sports world that the Bulldogs have arrived.

The athletic initiatives of Bryant’s historic campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future, will have multiple benefits.

The new facilities will advance the success of today’s studentathletes, providing invaluable support for the excellence of a growing program. And the new facilities, scholarship resources, and Black & Gold program funds also look to the future, giving Bryant a decided competitive edge in recruiting.

To learn more about how you can support the campaign, contact: Bryant University, Office of University Advancement, 401-232-6261, or visit: www.bryant.edu/giving.

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Bryant Builds Initiatives 1 School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Learning Center

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2 Sports Medicine and Training Center addition to the Chace Athletic Center

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5 Indoor Turf Practice Facility 7 Shu Fang Zhai Replica

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