PenAir Credit Union commits $1.7M to UWF football program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The University of West Florida's football program announced a $1.7 million commitment from PenAir Credit Union on August 21. The funds will contribute to the construction of the $50 million Darrell Gooden Stadium and establish an endowed scholarship for student-athletes. This donation marks the second significant contribution from PenAir, which previously donated $1 million in 2016 for naming rights to the PenAir Field. UWF officials expressed gratitude for the long-standing partnership and support for Argo Athletics. The new stadium is viewed as a pivotal step in the university's growth and success in collegiate athletics.
- •PenAir Credit Union announces $1.7 million commitment to UWF athletics.
- •Funding will support the $50 million Darrell Gooden Stadium construction.
- •PenAir to become the 'Official Credit Union of UWF Athletics'.
- •This is the second major donation from PenAir since 2016.
- •UWF officials celebrate the partnership's impact on student-athlete success.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — PenAir Credit Union commits $1.7M to UWF football program
"The University of West Florida's football program received a boost Friday when PenAir Credit Union committed $1.7M to help build the new stadium.
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