Athletic Cornerstone Program

The IPTAY Athletic Cornerstone Partner Program represents those IPTAY members who have gone above and beyond in their philanthropic support of Clemson student-athletes. Through their generosity, these individuals and families have led Clemson Athletics through a transformational period in its history, helping to build and sustain championship success for years to come. 

First established in 2015, the Athletic Cornerstone Program was created with a goal of securing 10 partners with gifts of $2.5 million and above. Now over a decade later, with 28 total partners and counting, the program has raised over $165M in support of Clemson student-athletes and their programs.

These transformative gifts have been integral in allowing resources for Clemson to offer state-of-the-art facilities for its 21 sport program, impacting hundreds of student-athletes each year. In addition to facilities and other special projects, the Athletic Cornerstone Program also prioritizes strengthening the athletic endowment. These gifts leave lasting legacy on all who wear the Paw, ensuring the future of the university’s athletic program and the student-athletes who sustain it.

Named Facilities

The philanthropic spirit of our Cornerstone Partners has allowed Clemson Athletics and IPTAY to remain a national leader amongst collegiate athletic facilities, providing Tiger student-athletes with the most elite spaces to learn, train, and compete for championships. The following facilities and renovations were named in honor of the generosity put forth by those Cornerstone Partners whose specific gifts were made in support of each project. 

*Years listed denote the year in which each facility was named in honor of the Cornerstone Partner.

Questions?

Aaron Dunham – Senior Associate Director of IPTAY Major Gifts: dunham@clemson.edu

Travis Furbee – Senior Associate Director of IPTAY Annual Fund: tfurbee@clemson.edu

Lauren Gaulin – Director of IPTAY Major Gifts: lgaulin@clemson.edu

Kyle Shields – Director of IPTAY Major Gifts: krshiel@clemson.edu

Tom Wade – Director of IPTAY Major Gifts: twade2@clemson.edu

Drew Waddell – Associate Director of IPTAY Major Gifts: akwadde@clemson.edu