我的家人很荣幸能以我们的名字命名沃什伯恩体育场, 和 we are excited to join our fellow Mustang fans in 支持 of our school 和 its teams.
——雷·沃什伯恩,84年
“通过雷和希瑟的领导, 沃什伯恩 Stadium st和s as a striking 和 beautiful addition to the heart of the Hilltop, 不仅有利于我们的学生运动员, 而是我们整个校园社区,布拉德·切夫斯说, 新加坡管理大学发展与对外事务副校长. “沃什伯恩体育场是SMU的一项非凡成就, 和 the 沃什伯恩s’ generosity sets the pace for future momentum 和 development across the University.”
Supported by a $5 million commitment from the 沃什伯恩 family in February 2020, 沃什伯恩体育场是 新大点燃:大胆塑造明天,大学的1美元.50亿美元的影响力运动. The 沃什伯恩s’ gift builds on Ray 沃什伯恩’s enduring legacy of giving 和 volunteer leadership at SMU by answering the call of student-athletes across campus 和 支持ing the campaign’s goals to 加强新大的校园和培育一个友好的社区.
“My years at SMU were some of the most influential of my life,” said Ray 沃什伯恩. “I am proud to be a part of this exciting new chapter in SMU 体育运动 和 the impact the new stadium will have on future student-athletes. 我的家人很荣幸能以我们的名字命名沃什伯恩体育场, 和 we are excited to join our fellow Mustang fans in 支持 of our school 和 its teams.”
“The 沃什伯恩 family has been an incredible force for impact in Mustang 体育运动 和 at SMU,新加坡管理大学体育主任里克·哈特说. “沃什伯恩足球场和田径场将支持我们的运动员, 让我们的粉丝兴奋起来,帮助我们为山顶招募不可思议的人才.”
自2010年以来, SMU 体育运动 has invested nearly a quarter billion dollars to develop 和 enhance championship-caliber athletic facilities across campus. The dedication of 沃什伯恩 Stadium showcases the University’s ever-growing partnerships with donors 和 alumni that benefit SMU students, 教师, 工作人员和其他社区成员.
沃什伯恩足球和田径体育场将支持我们的运动员, 让我们的粉丝兴奋起来,帮助我们为山顶招募不可思议的人才.
——新加坡管理大学体育主任里克·哈特
雷W. washburn ' 84和Heather H. 沃什伯恩
Ray 沃什伯恩 ’84 currently serves as chairman of the board at Sunoco LP 和 president 和 CEO of Charter Holdings, 一家位于达拉斯的房地产投资公司, 餐饮业和多元化的金融投资. He is also the co-founder 和 co-owner of Mi Cocina Restaurants 和 serves as the president 和 managing director of Highl和 Park Village. He served as president 和 CEO of Overseas Private Investment Corporation from 2017 to 2019, 和 on the United States President’s Intelligence Advisory Board from 2018 to 2021.
Heather Hill 沃什伯恩 graduated from Mary Baldwin University 和 has served as executive director of the Dallas County Republican Party 和 later started her own political fundraising company, 胜利的同事. She has served on the boards of such organizations as Council for Life, Focus on the Family 和 St. Mark’s School of Texas, 和 was appointed in 2019 to serve on the board of the John F. 肯尼迪表演艺术中心.
Ray 和 Heather 沃什伯恩’s legacy on the Hilltop is continued in their children, 希尔·沃什伯恩,22岁, 安德鲁·沃什伯恩24岁和玛戈·沃什伯恩26岁.
新大点燃:大胆塑造明天
SMU is the nationally ranked global research university in the dynamic city of Dallas. SMU的校友, 教师12人以上,000 students in eight degree-granting schools demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit as they lead change in their professions, 社区与世界. 在其卓越历史的基础上,大学推出了 新大点燃:大胆塑造明天 -多年期1美元.50亿美元资助优秀学生, 丰富教学和科研, 并加强我们的校园和社区.