INDIANAPOLIS—The Butler University
Athletic Department and PNC Bank today announced a three-year
agreement naming PNC Bank as the official bank sponsor of Butler
University Athletics. In addition, Butler Men's Basketball
Coach Brad Stevens will continue in his role as a brand ambassador
for the bank's local community initiatives. The contract
begins immediately and runs through May 31, 2016.
“PNC continues to build on the outstanding relationships
we have established at Butler,” said Connie Bond Stuart,
regional president of PNC Bank in Indianapolis. “Our expanded
sponsorship with Butler reflects our plans to continue growing in
Indianapolis and throughout the state, building our brand and
supporting our community.”
PNC Bank will continue to be the presenting sponsor of Grow Up
Great Day at a select Butler basketball game each year. PNC Grow Up
Great is a $350 million, multi-year initiative that began in 2004
to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school
and life. PNC has worked closely with Dr. Ena Shelley, dean of the
College of Education at Butler, to elevate discussions about the
importance of access to quality early childhood education. PNC
grants help support the Butler/Indianapolis Public Schools
partnerships at Shortridge Magnet High School and William A. Bell
Elementary No. 60.
In addition, PNC Bank will have a significant advertising
presence at Hinkle Fieldhouse and will continue its sponsorship of
the weekly Brad Stevens interview segment on the Dan Dakich show
during basketball season on WFNI-AM 1070. Stevens will continue to
speak at various PNC events and provide support for its Grow Up
Great program.
PNC has been a valuable supporter of Butler Athletics for many
years,” said Barry Collier, vice president and director of
athletics at Butler. “We are excited to have PNC Bank join
our corporate partner program in an expanded capacity and look
forward to developing our relationship over the next three
years.”
Collier said PNC's increased sponsorship commitment to
Butler Athletics was especially appreciated as the University moves
forward with its $16 million Campaign for Hinkle Fieldhouse
launched last November. The campaign aims to preserve and maintain
the 85-year-old fieldhouse's exterior and to make
improvements that benefit Butler's student-athletes and
enhance the fan experience for Hinkle spectators.
Butler men's basketball, women's basketball, and
volleyball teams play their home games in the fieldhouse. It also
houses Athletic administration and coaching offices, training and
educational facilities for all of Butler's intercollegiate
teams, and its physical education degree program.
About PNC
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation's
largest diversified financial services organizations providing
retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking;
specialized services for corporations and government entities,
including corporate banking, real estate finance, and asset-based
lending; wealth management and asset management. Follow @PNCNews on
Twitter for breaking news, updates, and announcements from PNC.
About Butler University
Challenging and enabling students to meet their personal and
professional goals has guided Butler University since 1855. Today,
Butler is a nationally recognized comprehensive university that
blends the liberal arts with first-rate pre-professional programs.
It seeks to prepare each graduate not simply to make a living but
to make a life of purpose, in which personal flourishing is
intertwined with the welfare of others. Butler is known for
its vibrant campus, superior academics and dedicated faculty. The
University enrolls more than 4,700 undergraduate and graduate
students in six academic colleges: Arts, Business,
Communication, Education, Liberal Arts and
Sciences, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Located just
six miles from downtown Indianapolis, Butler's urban setting
affords students internship opportunities that provide excellent
graduate school and career preparation.
