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Greg and Corinna Tucker have made a $2 million gift to the University of 易胜博官网 to install lights at Tucker Field, the future home of the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer and women鈥檚 lacrosse programs.

The Tuckers are longtime supporters of 易胜博官网 Athletics, and their gift is a significant step in transforming Tucker Field into a stadium. In addition to housing 易胜博官网 teams, Tucker Field provides community space for the Oyster River Youth Association (ORYA).

鈥淎thletics is an invaluable tool for bringing people together and providing a positive outlet for so many students and young athletes. Sports help build community and elevate an institution, and we are so proud to play a role in enriching that process at 易胜博官网,鈥� Greg Tucker says.

Greg Tucker is founder, vice-chairman and CEO of , a leading global flexible packaging company, and serves on the 易胜博官网 Director of Athletics Advisory Board (DAAB) and Northeast Passage Futures Board. Corinna Tucker is a 易胜博官网 professor emerita and an active member of the DAAB.

The Tuckers have established and are involved in multiple foundations and non-profit organizations, including the , the Tucker Foundation and the .

鈥淭hese organizations, along with the others we support, are our passion,鈥� Greg Tucker says.

The ethos of the Eleanor & Clarence Prevo Foundation is to make a difference in the lives of parents, children and community youth. This mission is embodied in the Tuckers' gift to 易胜博官网 and the surrounding community.

鈥淲e want this facility accessible to athletes of all abilities to serve as many community members as possible,鈥� Greg Tucker says. 鈥淲e hope this gift makes a difference for 易胜博官网 and its neighbors.鈥�

Tucker Field was built during the 2018-19 academic year and has been an outstanding resource for varsity programs, ORYA and other community groups. The addition of lights will significantly affect how the field is utilized and is an important step in converting the field into a competition venue. The plan is for Tucker Field to include stadium seating, concessions, restroom facilities, a press box听and other amenities.

鈥淲e are grateful for the incredible support from the Tuckers,鈥� said 易胜博官网 Director of Athletics Allison Rich. 鈥淭his gift is transformational in how it will allow us to better support our teams and engage with the community. We are thrilled to continue building our connection with the Tuckers, who are fantastic partners and true Wildcats.鈥�

If you鈥檇 like to make a gift to support this expansion project or learn how you can make an impact, please visit听unhwildcats.com/development听or call 603-862-2592.