University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Athletics Receives $3 Million Gift from Macro Companies and the McElligott Family
12/20/2021 2:24:00 PM | Athletics
Record-setting fundraising continues at Louisiana with seven-figure donation to secure naming rights for club level in newly-renovated football stadium.
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Department of Athletics has received a generous $3 million gift from Macro Companies and the McElligott Family for the naming rights to future club level inside Cajun Field, it was announced on Monday afternoon.
In addition, the McElligott Family will donate $1 million to the B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, which will help initiate the new Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship through the establishment of the McElligott Endowed Eminent Scholar Chair.
"We are extremely grateful for this generous gift from Macro Companies and the McElligott family," Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard said. "This transformational level of support will greatly aid us in ensuring a first-class experience for those attending home football games at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium."
The new west tower of the renovated facility will feature premium suites, a luxurious club level and club seats, loge boxes, and press box. The premium amenities available to Ragin' Cajuns fans will offer new avenues for their involvement with the football program and the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Foundation (RCAF).
The McElligott Club Level will also serve as a dining facility for Louisiana's more than 400 student-athletes and community event space throughout the year.
"On behalf of the McElligott family and the Macro Companies, we are blessed and honored to support the University's athletic and educational needs, and encourage the community to propel the University to even greater heights," said Macro President Richard McElligott.Â
"We are especially proud of the donation to help provide the needed support for the new stadium club at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, to initiate the new Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship through the McElligott endowed chair, and continue our longstanding family commitment to this University," added Bill McElligott, Sr. Secretary/Treasurer of Macro Companies.
Additional plans for the project include new lights, sound system, renovated west side seating, new east side façade and operational and office spaces for Department of Athletics staff.
The additional gift will directly support the Director of the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, once appointed. The Center will support student and faculty innovation through teaching, advisory services, and resource identification.
For more information on premium seating at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, contact the RCAF at (337) 851-7223 or by emailing RCAF@louisiana.edu.
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