Green Bay Reporter

The Green Bay Packers have announced a significant contribution to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The organization is donating $250,000 to establish and endow the Mark Murphy Director of Athletics position at UW-Green Bay. This gift honors Mark Murphy, the longtime President and CEO of the Packers, as he approaches retirement in July after 17 seasons.

This donation will initiate a fundraising campaign with a target of $1 million. The funds aim to support Phoenix student-athletes in their academic pursuits, athletic competitions, and community involvement in Green Bay.

Murphy's career has spanned both professional sports and college athletics. Before joining the Packers in 2007, he served as Director of Athletics at Colgate University from 1992-2003 and Northwestern University from 2003-07. Throughout his tenure in Green Bay, Murphy has actively supported UW-Green Bay by participating in various university activities.

Josh Moon, currently serving as UW-Green Bay's Director of Athletics, will be named the first 'Mark Murphy Endowed Director of Athletics'.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander expressed gratitude for this gesture: "We cannot imagine a more fitting person to name our athletic director position after than Mark Murphy," he said. He highlighted Murphy's contributions as an athlete and leader and thanked the Packers for their investment.

Murphy himself commented on the honor: "I'm tremendously honored that the Packers are making this lead gift to UW-Green Bay to establish the endowed Athletic Director position." He emphasized his connection with UW-Green Bay and its importance to the region.

Josh Moon also praised Murphy's impact: "We are grateful to the Packers for their gift honoring Mark's amazing commitment... He has been a tremendous mentor and friend."

The announcement took place at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning. Further details about donations can be found online at greenbayphoenix.com/sports/2024/11/8/mark-murphy.