Developing the next leaders of the region is a major focus for Phoenix Athletics and that mission is empowered through the support of our fans, alumni, donors, and community members. Phoenix Athletics is made up of 14 sports, all of which aim to develop these students beyond competition and to represent the university with pride and dignity every day.

Our student-athletes have responded to this call in many ways, highlighted by earning the departments 50th straight semester with a GPA above 3.0 this past fall, and the 20th straight semester with a GPA above a 3.3. This is a shining example of how our student-athletes are primed to help UWGB continue to RISE!

Phoenix Athletics aims to help elevate the university’s brand and to be a vital resource to align and engage the university with the community and greater Northeast Wisconsin region. The continual growth of UWGB and the community impact that has is only enhanced by the presence of a strong athletics program.

By donating and investing in the Phoenix Athletics programs, you are helping to support these goals by giving our student-athletes the best opportunity to excel in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. Your support directly impacts the enhancement of our Northeast Wisconsin region by helping Phoenix Athletics recruit, teach, and develop student-athletes that will not only success in competition but be a life-long asset to the community and region. Many of these student-athletes will be primed to be the next leaders of the region’s businesses and industry.

Financial support of Green Bay Athletics provides these students:

• Athletics scholarships

• Academic support

• Equipment enhancements

• Efficient travel resources

• Strength and nutrition resources

50 for 50!

One of greatest prides of Green Bay Athletics is our student-athletes academic success! Under the guidance of Assistant AD for Academic Services, Mike Kline, GB student-athletes have finished with a 3.0 or better for the 50th STRAIGHT semester. Phoenix student-athletes have also had a 3.3 or better GPA for the past 20 semesters. Kline, the longest-tenured member in the Green Bay Athletics department, has overseen the rise and continued academic excellence of the Green Bay student-athlete body.

The fall 2024 GPA is the best yet for Green Bay student-athletes, with the Phoenix recording a 3.61 GPA, the best in the history of the athletic department. Below are even more amazing statistics on student-athlete academic achievements.

• 10 of GB’s 14 varsity programs attained a 3.65 or higher GPA this past fall.

• Each of the 14 programs achieved at least a 3.25 GPA.

• Over 92.6 percent of Green Bay student-athletes recorded at least a 3.0 GPA.

• 30.2 percent tallied a 4.0 GPA.

Even more amazing when you consider the number of hours student-athletes must put in for training, competition, team activities, and giving back to the community.

On this day of giving, we ask you to honor these amazing achievements by supporting our student-athletes.

Green Bay is only one of four Division I programs in the state of Wisconsin, and the only D-1 program north of Madison & Milwaukee. Division I Athletics brings more visibility and can be a source of pride for a growing university and community. The long-term success of these programs can only enhance that visibility and help build the university’s brand.