UWRF Athletics Endowment

A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls two-sport athlete who has been an engaged and generous supporter of the university for more than four decades has established the largest individual-funded program endowment in UWRF history.

Paul Dykstra, who was a four-year letter winner in golf and hockey and a key member of the Falcons’ 1983 NAIA national hockey championship team, will donate $1 million to establish the Falcon Athletics Endowment for Excellence.

The transformational contribution, one of the largest gifts in UWRF history, will provide critical resources to support initiatives focused on enhancing student-athletes’ experiences.

As a result of Dykstra’s historic contribution, the Falcon Athletics offices will be named in his honor.

PICTURE: Karen & Paul Dykstra