Former Duke star Grant Hill made a $1.25 million donation to his alma mater Wednesday. This money will go towards improving Duke’s athletic facilities as well as the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences.
Via ESPN:
Of the seven-figure sum donated by Hill and his wife, Tamia, $250,000 will be used to support the Annual Fund for the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and the rest will be used to upgrade Duke’s athletic facilities.
The university said in a release that it has raised $185 million to enhance Duke’s athletic programs. The goal is to raise $250 million.
“Tamia and I are in a fortunate position to be able [to] give back to the university that did so much for me,” said Hill, through the school’s release. “In the 20 years since my graduation, I am certain that the academic environment, the coaches and staff, and every facet of being a student at Duke contributed to make me a better person.”
Hill won back-to-back national titles with the Blue Devils in 1991 and 1992. This is the second time him and his wife have made a seven-figure donation to the University. In 2000, they donated $1 million to the basketball program.
“This generous gift from Grant and Tamia will enhance the college experience of many future Duke students across several disciplines, including athletics,” athletic director Kevin White said in the release. “The fact that it comes from someone who is synonymous with the excellence that defines this great institution makes it even more special.”