
The Loyola Athletic Fund
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Support our student-athletes
THE LOYOLA ATHLETIC FUND (LAF) supports all student-athletes and every intercollegiate program at Loyola. By investing in the LAF, you are investing in our mission of nationally recognized academic achievement, high-level competitive excellence, selfless service in our community, and uncompromising character. Your gifts provide critical operating support that includes leadership development, facility and equipment enhancements, and world-class experiences for our student-athletes.
You can help transform Rambler athletics by supporting the LAF. You may designate your gift to a specific sport or give to the general LAF, which supports the entire athletic department and our areas of greatest need. Every gift helps Rambler athletics reach the next level of competitive success.
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LEARN ABOUT the Loyola Athletics Fund Benefits Levels and Champions Club Information exclusive perks and membership details.
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to join the Champions Club, please contact Mary Boyd, Associate AD. – Development, MBoyd8@LUC.edu
Feature Stories

Loyola Olympians
Over 10,000 athletes from all over the world made their way to Paris on July 26 to contend for gold medals in 329 events. Two of those athletes honed their athletic skills at Loyola. And on August 9, they helped the U.S. Men’s National Team earn its third bronze medal in Olympic history.
Read about the Loyola olympians of 2024
Celebrating Steve Watson’s Leadership
This fall marks the 10th anniversary of Steve Watson’s leadership as Loyola’s director of athletics. Under his guidance, the University has achieved significant milestones, with an impressive 21 NCAA tournament appearances, highlighted by an NCAA championship in men’s volleyball in 2015 and a Final Four appearance in men’s basketball in 2018.
Read about Steve Watson’s leadership
President Reed’s NCAA appointment
President Mark C. Reed, EdD began a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, effective October 1. This appointment representing the Atlantic 10 Conference on the board of the NCAA’s most competitive division follows six years of service as chair of the A-10 Presidents’ Council including one year as Loyola’s president and five years as president of Saint Joseph’s University.
Read about President Reed’s NCAA appointmentAre you with us?
YOUR GIFT TO THE LOYOLA ATHLETICS FUND provides players with a competitive edge to realize their goals—on and off the court and field. Support the student-athletes with one of the best Graduation Success Rates in the country.
Explore your benefits
LEARN ABOUT the Loyola Athletics Fund Benefits Levels and Champions Club Information exclusive perks and membership details.
FOR MORE INFORMATION or to join the Champions Club, please contact Mary Boyd, Associate AD. – Development, MBoyd8@LUC.edu