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From Coaches Brian Chabot and Emily Dippet:
We want to take more student-athletes to "destination" competitions than we have in the past. More and more of our recruits ask if we take these types of trips, so it not only impacts our current members of the team but could influence others to join us.
These trips are also necessary specifically for Cross Country where performing well in out-of-region competitions factors into NCAA Championship selection. In addition, we'd like to support continued education for our coaching staff via training or attendance at the national coaches convention. We would not be able to provide such positive and competitive experiences without the generous support of our donors like you. Thank You!
From Student-Athlete Elie Bowman ’25:
"My teammates have been my greatest support system, constantly pushing me to grow as an athlete, leader, and person. Whether waking up at 4:45am for 400-meter repeats or staying late at meets together to watch elite races at BU, we’ve built a bond that goes deeper than our shared love for the sport.
The generosity of alumni, parents, friends, and the WPI community plays a pivotal role in our experience, allowing us to compete at the highest level, represent WPI with pride, and create lasting memories. Thanks to this support, athletes have been able to participate in prestigious meets, like Grace Hadley’s pursuit of an Olympic Trial qualifier last year, and the women’s cross country team’s trip to pre-nationals, ultimately helping them qualify for nationals for the first time as a team! It’s incredibly motivating to know that the people who once stood where I am believe in our ability to succeed."
From Alumni Athlete Laura (Pumphrey) Kane ’16, 4 x All-American and HOF ’24:
"Being part of the WPI Women’s Track and Field team was fundamental to my WPI experience. It helped me excel in every aspect of my WPI life, holding me accountable to my academics, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. Athletics reinforced the value of consistent effort and gave me the energy to fully engage in everything I pursued at WPI. Investments in WPI athletics—such as support for higher-tier competitions—send a powerful message to student-athletes: their dedication and hard work matters. The generosity of alumni, parents, and the WPI community is incredibly meaningful. It reflects a shared belief in the power of a WPI education—one that pushes students to think globally and dream big."
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Goat Nation, we’re speechless. Year after year, the Goat Nation Giving Challenge gets stronger and stronger, and this year, you’ve outdone yourselves.
Thanks to you, this has been our most successful campaign ever—by a long shot.
You are fueling WPI Athletics to maintain and enhance the student-athlete experience, providing equipment, technology, and support. You are fostering life-long friendships and mentorships, building student-athlete resilience, confidence, and leadership, and honoring tradition.
It simply means the world.
Stay tuned for our final results next week. Until then, know that we couldn’t be more grateful.
Thank you, Goat Nation!
442 days ago by Elizabeth ChiricoOnce again Goat Nation, you rose to the challenge! The stretch goal of $250,000 has been met!
With hours to go, we're setting our sights on the highest goal GNGC has ever had- $300,000!
Your gift can help your team continue to provide the best experience for today’s student-athletes, allowing them to become not only better athletes and students, but people.
Thank you!
Goat Nation YOU did it! Thanks to your generosity, we reached our initial goal of $200,000 raised in support of varsity athletics!
With one day left, we've set our sights even higher- a $250,000 goal! Each gift supports the athletic department and WPI's student-athletes so they can achieve their goals on and off the field.
Thank you for supporting WPI's student-athletes.