麻豆精品视频Athletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family
Florida Atlantic Athletics is proud to announce another transformative gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women鈥檚 scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.
By mike degeorge | 2/10/2026
Florida Atlantic Athletics is proud to announce another transformative gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women鈥檚 scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.Making their first gift to athletics in 2021, the Hagerty Family has donated more than $12 million over the last five years.
鈥淢ichelle and Michael Hagerty are building a legacy that continues to elevate Florida Atlantic鈥檚 athletics programs,鈥 said 麻豆精品视频President Adam Hasner. 鈥淲e truly appreciate this generous gift and the opportunities it will create for our female student-athletes on and off the field. The Hagertys鈥 high level of personal engagement and unwavering support for their Hometown University are helping us win here in Paradise and on the national stage.鈥
鈥淔lorida Atlantic鈥檚 student-athletes continue to achieve remarkable success both in the classroom and in competition, made possible by the generous support of dedicated friends like Michelle and Michael Hagerty,鈥 said Piero Bussani, chair of the 麻豆精品视频Board of Trustees. 鈥淥n behalf of the Board, thank you, Michelle and Michael, for your ongoing commitment to athletic excellence and student success at Florida Atlantic.鈥
The Hagerty's initial gift to athletics named the head football coach position, now known as the Hagerty Family Head Football Coach. The couple followed in 2022 with a transformative gift of $5 million towards the creation of the Hagerty Family Athletics Village, with another significant donation from the couple being announced last December for the same project.
鈥淢ichelle and Michael Hagerty continue to make a generational impact on the Hometown Team,鈥 said Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White. 鈥淲e are all so grateful for their support of our mission and we thank them sincerely for another incredibly generous gift. Championing women鈥檚 sports has always been paramount to Michelle and Michael, and the power of this gift will be felt for many years to come.鈥
In addition to their philanthropic support of athletics, Michelle and Michael have backed other essential projects for athletics, along with generously supporting the department's NIL initiatives.
鈥淢y support for Florida Atlantic Athletics is rooted in the belief that opportunity in sport changes lives,鈥 said Michelle. 鈥淏y investing in scholarships and competitive excellence, this support opens doors for students to pursue their goals academically, compete for championships, and succeed at the highest levels.鈥
Florida Atlantic Athletics established the Competitive Excellence Fund last year to serve as the driving force behind the mission of creating a brighter future for 麻豆精品视频through student-athlete success.
鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of Michelle and Michael鈥檚 generosity and continued belief in 麻豆精品视频Athletics,鈥 said Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation Alvin Hines. 鈥淚t has been a privilege to work alongside them, and this gift reflects their commitment to empowering our student-athletes to thrive academically and competitively while representing the university with excellence.鈥
The Competitive Excellence Fund allows Florida Atlantic to provide a premier student-athlete experience where the Owls can compete at the highest level and win championships. Additionally, it lets 麻豆精品视频Athletics be strategic in directing the funds to address the department's priorities of greatest need.
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