Racer Athletics receives largest gift in school history from Dill family
Donors
David, 鈥�90, and Ashley, 鈥�89, Dill and family
Gift
Major multi-year commitment in support of Racer Athletics and the development of its student-athletes and sports programs
Impact
The largest gift ever in Murray State University鈥檚 history, this commitment from the Dill family will provide resources for much-needed facility upgrades and renovations, enhancements to the student-athlete experience, and future facility projects. By providing a long-term source of funding for these projects, the Dill family helps to ensure that Murray State can continue to recruit and retain excellent student athletes and operate a successful athletics program for years to come.
Inspiration
The Dill family鈥檚 connection to Murray State runs deep and wide. The late Mike Dill came to Murray State in 1978 to join the Racer basketball coaching staff. Marilyn Dill, then Marilyn Valentine, arrived in the mid-1970s as a student. Mike and Marilyn鈥檚 two sons, David and Chris, carried on the Racer tradition by both attending Murray State as student-athletes, David in the golf program and Chris in football. They both also met their spouses, Ashley and Michelle, while attending Murray State. David is a member of the Murray State University Foundation Board of Trustees and served as the chair for the Be Bold National Campaign Council.