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The UAlbany football team hosted Fordham at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y. on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

About Us

The Great Dane Athletic Club serves as the primary fundraising program for UAlbany Athletics, providing athletic scholarships, capital improvements and support of our student-athletes competing in the University's 19 Division I varsity sports. We seek engaged and passionate supporters to build on the program's success and take UAlbany Athletics to the next level of excellence.

Your investment is a critical component of Great Dane success. It is important that our student-athletes have the support and backing of a strong fan base. Your commitment to UAlbany Athletics allows for enhanced academic support, new and improved facilities, and the hiring and retention of top coaches. Sustaining our success – athletically and academically – requires that more fans, organizations, and businesses become partners in the GDAC mission. Now is the time to get involved and secure the future of UAlbany Athletics.

Mark Benson - Director of Athletics

The first-seeded UAlbany women's basketball team hosted second seed Vermont at Broadview Center in Albany, N.Y. for the America East Championship on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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Annual giving to GDAC is the lifeblood of UAlbany Athletics and allows us to provide first-class experiences for our student-athletes on the field, in the classroom and in the community. GDAC raises unrestricted funds every year to support the more than 450 student-athletes who represent the University at Albany. Funds can be used for scholarships, team travel, housing, training facilities, medical treatment, nutrition, uniforms, and all other expenses associated with being a Great Dane student-athlete.

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GDAC fuels every aspect of UAlbany Athletics by providing flexible resources where they’re needed most. Your investment helps us fund scholarships, academics, recruiting, and more! GIVE NOW!
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Make a lasting difference by endowing a scholarship, coaching position, or program; or by including UAlbany Athletics in your estate plans. Your gift will provide support in perpetuity, making a lasting impact for future generations of student-athletes.

Ford Sauers Legends Society

Leading the way for UAlbany Athletics.

The Ford Sauers Legends Society is UAlbany Athletics' premier philanthropic major giving society. Members of this exclusive group are dedicated donors committed to elevating the success of our athletic department. Ford-Sauers Legends Society gifts help drive transformational change across the athletic department, and gifts may be directed to any athletic department giving priority, such as: Great Dane Athletic Club, sport-specific funds, and endowed scholarships.

As a token of appreciation, each member of the Ford Sauers Legends Society will receive a custom sport coat upon joining. The sport coat represents each individual member’s investment in the experience that UAlbany Athletics provides for the University’s student-athletes.

Membership in the Ford Sauers Legends Society begins with a pledge of at least $25,000 or more that is fulfilled over a five-year period.

5-Year Leadership Commitment Levels

Some sort of chart showing total pledge amount and annual cost for $25k to $1 million (see PVAMU site)

Stewardship & Benefits Society members with 5-year commitments will be stewarded with unique, exclusive engagement opportunities commensurate with their giving level.

Interested in learning more about the Ford-Sauers Society? Please contact Alex Escada.

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