Colorado athletics raises record $37.7 million in donations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

During a press conference at CU's fall Sports Media Day on August 14, Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo announced that the athletics department has raised $37.7 million in donations over the past year. This figure surpasses the previous record of $35.4 million set in the 2024-25 period by $2 million. Lovo emphasized the importance of this support for the university's success and thanked fans for their contributions. A significant portion of the new record includes a $6 million individual gift from the Crawford Family. Lovo expressed confidence in continuing to raise funds in future cycles, highlighting ongoing discussions about naming rights and sponsorship arrangements to further enhance fundraising efforts.
- •CU athletics raised $37.7 million in donations over the past year.
- •Record surpassed previous high by $2 million.
- •Significant $6 million gift from the Crawford Family included.
- •Lovo aims to exceed current fundraising totals in future years.
- •Discussions ongoing for naming rights and sponsorship opportunities.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Colorado athletics sets fundraising record with $37.7 million in gifts
"Colorado athletics raised a record $37.7 million in donations over the past year, surpassing its previous mark by $2 million.
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