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Penn State and UCLA Join $500M Athletic Investment Initiative

6/10/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, Penn State and UCLA have joined Elevate's ambitious $500 million College Investment Initiative, designed to elevate college athletics. Each institution can invest $20.5 million in student-athletes, tapping into diverse revenue streams. Athletic directors emphasized that these partnerships remain separate from private equity funding, ensuring a focus on student support.

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In a groundbreaking move, Penn State and UCLA have joined Elevate's ambitious $500 million College Investment Initiative, designed to elevate college athletics. Each institution can invest $20.5 million in student-athletes, tapping into diverse revenue streams. Athletic directors emphasized that these partnerships remain separate from private equity funding, ensuring a focus on student support.