CLAREMORE, Okla. – In a move designed to broaden donor recognition and enhance financial support for Rogers State's athletics programs, the athletic department has launched the Hillcat Athletic Fund. The new fund will serve as the primary fundraising arm for all gifts to athletics.

"This donor-centric model was created to allow us to celebrate and recognize athletics donors of all levels – regardless of where their gift was allocated within the Athletics Department," Director of Athletics Chris Ratcliff said.

The Hillcat Athletic Fund will encapsulate all athletics gifts, whether to scholarships, facilities or program-specific needs, along with donor recognition. The new fund replaces the Hillcat Club which has operated as the primary way to give to athletics since the beginning of the department in 2007. The Hillcat Club will continue to be emphasized as a donor club for Hillcat Basketball.

Donors providing gifts over $100 to RSU Athletics will become members of the Hillcat Athletic Fund. Supporters of RSU Athletics will receive detailed communications from the Hillcat Athletic Fund. Alumni and Friends looking for more information about the Hillcat Athletic Fund or for ways to support the student-athlete experience can visit www.rsuhillcats.com/athleticfund.