An anonymous donor has pledged $2.5 million to Aggie athletics as the school enters its first season in the Pac-12 conference.
LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) — An anonymous donor has pledged $2.5 million to Aggie athletics as the school enters its first season in the Pac-12 conference.
Cameron Walker, Utah State University’s director of athletics, announced the sizeable gift Monday. The donation will be paid out over a five-year period.
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“I am deeply grateful for the generosity and the significant impact this gift will have on the future of Utah State Athletics,” Walker said.
According to a university press release, the gift was motivated by the donor’s belief in the department’s vision and potential heading into a new conference.
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Utah State Athletics will begin its inaugural season in the Pac-12 Conference in 2026, leaving the Mountain West Conference.
“Our goal is not only to compete in the Pac-12 but to excel,” Walker added. “Gifts like this provide crucial support for our coaching staff and student-athletes as they strive for competitive excellence.”
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The university recently launched the “Show Me” initiative, which aims to strengthen the athletics’ department before entering the Pac-12 with investments like this one.
The initiative hopes to receive $20 million by Aug. 1, 2026.
“Utah State needs more dedicated supporters to help us achieve these ambitions,” Walker concluded.
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