Racer Athletics receives largest gift in school history from Dill family
Donors
David, ’90, and Ashley, ’89, Dill and family
Gift
Major multi-year commitment in support of Racer Athletics and the development of its student-athletes and sports ÑÇÖÞɫͼs
Impact
The largest gift ever in ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University’s history, this commitment from the Dill family will provide resources for much-needed facility upgrades and renovations, enhancements to the student-athlete experience, and future facility projects. By providing a long-term source of funding for these projects, the Dill family helps to ensure that ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State can continue to recruit and retain excellent student athletes and operate a successful athletics ÑÇÖÞɫͼ for years to come.
Inspiration
The Dill family’s connection to ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State runs deep and wide. The late Mike Dill came to ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State in 1978 to join the Racer basketball coaching staff. Marilyn Dill, then Marilyn Valentine, arrived in the mid-1970s as a student. Mike and Marilyn’s two sons, David and Chris, carried on the Racer tradition by both attending ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State as student-athletes, David in the golf ÑÇÖÞɫͼ and Chris in football. They both also met their spouses, Ashley and Michelle, while attending ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State. David is a member of the ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University Foundation Board of Trustees and served as the chair for the Be Bold National Campaign Council.