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Athletics

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Why It Matters

Wittenberg Tigers know what it means to dig in, play hard, and study well. And with more than 50 percent of Wittenberg students participating as members of one of the university's many intercollegiate programs, athletics is part of our institutional identity and tradition.


How We Can Make a Difference

Donations to the Tiger Club - whether general or team-specific - ensure that current and future Wittenberg student-athletes have the finest equipment, the best coaching, and an experience that can be described as 'premier' in every way. 


Why Right Now

Gifts to this area will ensure that current and future Tigers have all they need for the finest student-athlete experience, one that will continue Wittenberg’s winning tradition for years to come.


Athletics Leaderboard Challenge

Athletic Director Brian Agler ’80 and his wife, Robin, invite all athletic alumni, sports fans, and student-athletes to pass their light and give like a Tiger during Commit to Witt! On March 20, they will unlock $3,000 in Tiger Club Leaderboard challenge rewards to celebrate the top three teams that receive the most gifts during #Commit2Witt. The funds will be shared as follows: $1,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place, and $500 for 3rd place. Let’s come together, show our Tiger pride, and make an impact!

Additional Giving Opportunities

If you would like to make a gift to a different fund, you can do so here.

If you would like to mail in your contribution, please send it to: Wittenberg University | Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement – Athletics | Post Office Box 720 | Springfield, OH 45501-0720 

Questions? Please contact University Advancement at 937.327.7430.

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Tiger Club
Michael Senich '72 understands the significant impact participation in intercollegiate athletics can have on a Wittenberg student-athlete. To support intercollegiate athletics at Wittenberg, he has pledged to match every dollar contributed to any Tiger Club athletic fund, up to $25,000. All matching funds will go directly to Tiger Club in support of #Commit2Witt.
$2,500
Early Giving Challenge
Janet E. Jackson '75 knows that Wittenberg needs dedicated champions to give back as part of #Commit2Witt. That's why she will donate $2,500 to the Witt Fund when early gifts from fellow Tigers total the same amount!
$2,500 Goal
$1,000
100 Donor Challenge
Steven '79 and Catherine Jefferis are issuing a 100 Donor Challenge! When we receive gifts from 100 unique donors, they will unlock $1,000 for The Wittenberg Fund. Let’s come together and make an impact! Pass your light and give like a Tiger during #Commit2Witt!
100 Donor Goal
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Double Your Impact: Wittenberg Golf
Alumnus Tom Hall ’76 is challenging former Tiger athletes to pass their light this #Commit2Witt. He will match 1:1, up to $2,500 any gifts made to the Men's and Women's Golf teams.
$1,750
2000-2009 Grad Year Challenge
Julian ’01 and Brianne Barclay ’04 Gilbert are calling on Wittenberg graduates from the classes of 2000 to 2009 to Give Like a Tiger! Once we receive 50 gifts from graduates of this decade, they will unlock their generous $1,750 gift to the Witt Fund.
50 Gift Goal
$10,000
1980s Grad Challenge
George '84 and Judy '82 Huntley are leading the 1980s challenge! They will unlock $10,000 for The Wittenberg Fund when we receive 100 gifts from 1980s grads during #Commit2Witt. Let’s make an impact. Pass Your Light! Give Like a Tiger!
100 Gift Goal
$1,000
1960s Grad Challenge
A special challenge just for 1960s grads! Witt Wed alumni from the era are stepping up to unlock $1,000 for The Wittenberg Fund once 60 gifts are made to any fund. Let’s join together to make an impact. Pass your light and give like a Tiger during #Commit2Witt!
60 Gift Goal
$1,845
Alumni Board First-time Donor Challenge
The Alumni Association Board is challenging the Witt community to help 250 alumni and friends who have never made a gift to Wittenberg make their first gift today in celebration of Commit to Witt. When 250 first time donors make their gift, the Alumni Association will unlock $1,845!
250 Donor Goal
$1,000
Local Alumni Challenge
Calling all local alumni from Springfield and the surrounding areas! An anonymous alumnus from the class of 1983 is challenging you to make an impact. They will unlock $1,000 for The Wittenberg Fund once we receive 50 gifts from local Tigers during #Commit2Witt. Pass your light and give like a Tiger!
50 Gift Goal
$3,400
Bonus Tiger Club Challenge
Athletics Bonus Challenge: When we receive 50 gifts to any Tiger Club athletics fund, $3,400, in support of Tiger Club Men's Basketball, will be unlocked thanks to generous anonymous donors!
50 Gift Goal
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Where's Ezry Challenge
Where's Ezry the Tiger? Cheryl '78 and Howard Petty are challenging Wittenberg students to find Ezry the Tiger during Commit to Witt! When students find a stress Ezry or a plush Ezry on campus they will unlock a portion of this new and exciting competitive $4,000 challenge! This challenge benefits The Wittenberg Fund. The winner will snap a picture and tag Wittenberg University on Instagram or X and share where they found Ezry. The victor keeps Ezry and is entered to win a prize from a local business.
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Alumni Chapter Leaderboard
Pass your light and give like a Tiger! Show your alumni pride and see where your chapter stacks up in the leaderboard.
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Ohio Tigers Challenge
Attention Ohio Tigers! A generous anonymous donor is ready to unlock $2,000 for The Wittenberg Fund after we receive the next 50 gifts from donors in Ohio. Show your support during #Commit2Witt as we unlock this amazing challenge together. Pass Your Light! Give Like a Tiger!
$2,000
$2,000 for 200 Gifts - Women's Sports
Women in sports make a big difference. That’s why Board of Directors member John Shumate ’99 will gift $10/donation to the female sport of your choice, for the first 200 gifts made in support of any women’s athletic Tiger Club fund.
200 Gift Goal
$2,500
Shaping Generations Through Education!
Steve '75 and Mary Alice '75 Neely are generously offering a $2,500 challenge to honor Wittenberg’s incredible Education Department professors—those who have shaped generations of students, just as Dr. Virginia Lucas did for Mary Alice. Once we receive 750 gifts during #Commit2Witt, their challenge will be unlocked, amplifying the impact of every gift. Pass your light, give like a Tiger, and support the legacy of excellence in education.
750 Gift Goal
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Double Your Impact: Men's Lacrosse
Calling all LAX alumni! Ted Winders ‘10 is challenging his fellow Tigers to give back and #Commit2Witt by matching 1:1, the next $1,000 gifted to the Men’s Lacrosse Tiger Club!
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Track and Field & Cross Country Match
Former Track Captain, Judge Richard Frye ’70, is challenging fellow Tigers to give back this #Commit2Witt.  He will match 1:1, up to $7,500, any gifts made to the Men's and Women's Track and Cross Country teams.
$5,000
90s Grads Challenge
Dave Huml '91 is challenging all 1990s grads to step up during #Commit2Witt! After we receive the next 25 gifts from 1990s graduates, he will unlock $5,000 for The Wittenberg Fund. Pass Your Light! Give Like a Tiger!
25 Gift Goal
$10,000
1970s Grad Challenge
The class of 1971 is stepping up with a bold challenge! Anonymous #WittWed alumni from the 1970s are calling on their fellow Tigers from the decade to pass their light and give like a Tiger. When 100 gifts are made to any fund by 1970s grads during #Commit2Witt, they will unlock $10,000 for The Wittenberg Fund. Let’s unite as a decade and make an impact!
100 Gift Goal
$1,000
Men's Soccer Challenge
Diane '94 and Brenden '94 Wetherton are encouraging Men's Soccer alumni to pass their light and give like a Tiger during #Commit2Witt! They’ve pledged to unlock $1,000 once we reach 25 gifts in support of Tiger Club Men's Soccer.
25 Gift Goal
$6,000
Tiger Pride Challenge!
Anonymous alumni are rallying behind Wittenberg Athletics with an exciting challenge! When 60 gifts are made to any Tiger Club team fund, they will unlock $6,000 for Tiger Club. Pass Your Light! Give Like a Tiger! Help fuel our athletes' success during #Commit2Witt!
60 Gift Goal
$1,000
Springfield Alumni Challenge
Karen Duncan '67 is calling on Springfield alumni to support Wittenberg and its strong connection to the community! When 20 gifts are made by Springfield alumni, she will unlock $1,000 in support. Pass your light and give like a Tiger during #Commit2Witt!
20 Gift Goal
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Athletics Leaderboard
Athletic Director Brian Agler ’80 and his wife, Robin, invite all athletic alumni, sports fans, and student-athletes to pass their light and give like a Tiger during Commit to Witt! On March 20, they will unlock $3,000 in Tiger Club Leaderboard challenge rewards to celebrate the top three teams that receive the most gifts during #Commit2Witt. The funds will be shared as follows: $1,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place, and $500 for 3rd place. Let’s come together, show our Tiger pride, and make an impact!
Leaderboard
Decades Challenge
Give like a Tiger and see which decade has the most Tiger Pride on #Commit2Witt.
Leaderboard
Tiger Club Leaderboard
Show your Tiger pride and help your favorite team win bonus funds to their Tiger Club fund. Top 3 teams with the most gifts receive bonus prize dollars!
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Make Your Commitment on Commit to Witt Day
When 50 alumni commit to any recurring gift, monthly or quarterly, the Alumni Association Board will unlock $1,845. Pass your light and give like a Tiger!
Areas of Support
Immediate University Priorities Student Access & Scholarships Department & Program Support Experiential Learning & Study Away Campus Stewardship & Facilities William A. McClain Center Faculty & Staff Excellence Athletics Campus Life
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