October 2006 Capitol Campaign Revisited

[MeanGreen61]

Post on the UNT Recruiting thread...........so thought revisiting the 10/26/06 Capital Campaign writeup may be appropriate

My daughter is a junior at UNT and while she is not a football fan, she tells me that the athletic department is getting their share of development money. In fact, their new stadium will be built on the west side of I-35 (where the athletic village is being developed) and is intended to be quite competitive with other schools of UNT's size (approximately 35,000 students).

Mr. Dodge (like Mr. Graham at TU) will get the alumni excited enough to make the financial commitment to football for a long time to come.

This post was edited on 6/2 3:47 PM by javastan

Link: UNT's new stadium

Capital Campaign

Courtesy: University of North Texas

Release: 10/20/2006

Courtesy: University of North Texas

Public perception of a university often begins through the window of athletics.

North Texas Athletic Director, Rick Villarreal often announces that “the construction of a new stadium along the I-35 corridor will change the landscape of this institution forever.” This project is paramount to increasing the level of excellence, both actual and perceived, of the total athletic program at North Texas. The proposed stadium will be among the finest in the country, helping advance the respect and admiration this great academic institution so richly deserves. The most recent string of consecutive bowl appearances in New Orleans is a perfect example of athletics’ ability to highlight the entire university.

In building a strong program for student-athletes, pride and excellence must be exhibited. We have already demonstrated our commitment to the “student” half of the equation. Graduation rates for our student-athletes have increased from 37% five years ago to 67% currently.

Student-athletes and recruits evaluate schools on many qualities, but in particular they view facilities as a measure of the institution’s commitment to their welfare. The recent completion of a 45,000 square foot Athletic Center, a new Women’s Athletic Complex and athletic residence hall are already demonstrating such commitment. A new football stadium will complete the picture, and be the most publicly-visible of all our efforts.

Having a new, “high profile” football stadium will allow North Texas to host top quality opponents from the Big 12, the Southeast Conference, the PAC 10, and the Big 10 as well as our own Sunbelt Conference. Even greater, it will give the University of North Texas the type of athletic program that can elevate the visibility and recognition of the institution, as well as become a source of pride for our entire body of students, our alumni and the state of Texas.

Learn more about the value and visibility in naming opportunities with the University of North Texas Athletics.

Athletics is a vehicle that helps drive many areas of a university and the surrounding community. Every game and athletic event provides a unique opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to celebrate a common cause. Athletics also creates jobs, provides educational opportunities, and enhances the total college experience. Over the years, the successes of our teams have brought valuable media coverage and national attention to the University and to the North Texas community. In short, we believe athletics is an essential element in the continued growth and expanded visibility of the University of North Texas. The most recent string of consecutive bowl appearances in New Orleans is a perfect example of Athletics’ ability to highlight the entire University.

For more information, contact:

Kevin Fralicks at (940) 565-3693

or T.J. Leon at (940) 369-8916

MEANGREENSPORTS.COM

http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle...p;ATCLID=113995