Support Student Athletes on the Field and in the Classroom

“On behalf of our coaches, staff, and student-athletes, thank you so much for your gift of support to Bearcat Athletics! I promise you that every dollar of your financial support makes a significant impact to each of our sport programs. Our student-experience depends on this support for enhancements in scholarship, coaching, travel, and equipment that we wouldn’t have access to alone. We are always looking to support our student athletes to create a positive experience for them that provides a launching pad into the next professional phase of their lives, and your continued support allows us to continue that tradition. Your support, no matter the size, pays dividends to our student-athletes and  their experiences, and greatly impacts our productivity as staff within the department. Thank you for bleeding green and supporting our Bearcats!" #oabaab


- Dr. Andy Peterson, Director of Athletics


$500
Ed & Marla Douglas Tennis Challenge
The first 5 donors to make a gift to Bearcat Athletics will unlock a $500 gift to Men's and Women's Tennis from Ed ('74) and Marla Douglas. Ed is a proud alumnus of Northwest, and he and Marla are active supporters of the University.
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$15,000
Mel & Carol Tjeerdsma Athletics Challenge
The first 40 donations to Athletics will unlock a $15,000 gift from Mel ('77) and Carol Tjeerdsma. Mel was head Bearcat football coach from 1994-2010 and later Director of Athletics. He's now a member of the University's Board of Regents. Carol was a faculty member in Northwest's School of Education.
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Bearcat Spirit Challenge
What is Northwest's is favorite campus landmark? When completing your Bearcat Day of Green gift, specify your choice for your participation to count in this leaderboard!
$1,000
Clint & Amber Prange Athletics Challenge
In honor of Northwest's 20 individual national champions for indoor track and field, the first 20 gifts made to Bearcat Athletics will unlock a $1,000 gift from Clint ('04, '05) and Amber Prange. Clint holds multiple school records for indoor and outdoor track and field, and he was inducted into the NCAA Division II Athlete Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Andy & Emily Peterson Bearcat Athletics Leaderboard Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Andy Peterson,('07, '08, '13), Director of Athletics, and his wife Emily ('10, '12), the sport with the most donors during the Bearcat Day of Green will receive an additional $1000!
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