Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has long been a supporter of HBCUs, and his foundation has invested money to help four of them improve their training facilities.
The funds will be distributed among four institutions: Albany State University in Albany, Georgia; Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta; Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama; and Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. These improvements will create world-class facilities that support the development of student-athletes and strengthen the athletic programs at each school.
All four institutions participate in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which consists of Division II programs from South Carolina to Alabama.
Albany State University has used the grant to convert its natural grass football and soccer field at the Albany State University Coliseum to blue grass, creating a modern playing surface. Clark Atlanta University in the heart of Atlanta has replaced the old grass at Panther Stadium and upgraded its football team’s home stadium with a red surface. In Alabama, Miles College will convert the natural grass of its practice facility to artificial turf, creating better training conditions. Savannah State University is replacing the grass at Ted Wright Stadium, ensuring its football and soccer teams can compete on a state-of-the-art field.
The Atlanta Falcons, whose owner Arthur M. Blank has long been a supporter of HBCUs, have expressed pride in the foundation’s commitment to these institutions. The investment is expected to have a lasting impact not only on the athletic programs but also on the broader campus community.
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