The Purple Circle, the official annual fund of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Athletics, announced a record-breaking year during 2017.
Purple Circle donors gave more than $374,000 in cash and gift-in-kind contributions during the 2017 membership year. The total includes the highest cash amount since the Purple Circle was created in 1984. A new record was also set for total donors at 372.
“The Purple Circle provides excellence for our student-athletes and coaches,” said Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. “Through facilities and new initiatives, our program is better due to the success of the Purple Circle. I want to thank Matt Whiting and Colton Primm for their knowledge, professionalism and hard work in making this a banner year for the annual fund.”
The Purple Circle is comprised of membership levels that provide distinct benefits such as seating, parking and hospitality access. Funds contributed to the Purple Circle provide much-needed support for more than 400 UCA student-athletes in the areas of scholarships, facility enhancements and operational expenses.
Since moving to NCAA Division I, the Purple Circle has raised more than $3.9 million in support of UCA student-athletes. The 2018 Purple Circle Membership Drive began March 1. To join or learn more about the Purple Circle, please visit the Purple Circle website at ucasports.com/pc or call 501-852-7744.