Pittsburgh – Pitt Athletics, in partnership with JMI Sports, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with GBU Life, a member-owned fraternal charity. At the heart of this collaboration, which aims to significantly improve the fan experience and positively impact the community, will be the renaming of the Petersen Event Center’s premium club space to “GBU Life His Campus View Club” Includes:
The GBU Life Campus View Club will be redesigned in 2022 to provide a superior fan experience, including an observation deck with clear views onto the court and a centrally located bar. Located in the lower lobby area, the fully enclosed club also offers comfortable dining and lounge seating options, creating a cozy atmosphere for fans.
“Pitt Athletics is excited to build a strong partnership with GBU Life,” said Pitt Athletics Director. Heather Like. “With their support, GBU Life will have a first-class club space with his new GBU Life Campus View Club in the Petersen Event Center.”
In addition to securing naming rights for the Campus View Club, GBU Life will become the official fraternity life insurance partner of Pitt Athletics, highlighting their commitment to supporting Pitt students and alumni. Founded by German immigrants and operated as a member-owned company, GBU Life offers competitively priced life insurance, generous annuities, and stable investment returns.
GBU Life is the largest fraternity in Pennsylvania and ranks fifth in the nation. GBU is committed to serving our communities and helping our members advocate for the causes closest to home. GBU Life takes great pride in our partnership with Pitt Athletics for its unwavering dedication to developing tomorrow’s leaders through service and education. “We are honored to work with this amazing community of athletes,” said Leslie Mann, GBU Life Chief Marketing Officer. “We are proud to see these students’ dedication to community service. Our admiration is even greater as we select GBU Life Community Champions.” Their influence is truly awe-inspiring. ”
The partnership began this fall with a community-driven campaign to provide essential school supplies and backpacks to local students through student-athlete community service events. GBU Life also supports the American Cancer Society by donating $100 for every defensive stop his team makes on third and fourth downs, contributing to cancer research efforts.
“To enhance the fan experience, foster community engagement, and create a lasting impact for students, alumni, and visitors alike, Pitt Athletics We are honored to be able to help build this partnership with GBU Life.” “Importantly, this partnership strengthens the overall athletic offering that the University of Pittsburgh offers to our loyal supporters.”
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About GBU Life
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GBU Life is a member-owned fraternal charity founded in 1892 to help members secure their futures, build their legacies, and impact their communities. . Today, GBU members still share the same goals. It’s about financial protection and giving back to people and the causes that are most important to us. As a member-owned company, GBU Life keeps operating costs low. This means members can expect competitively priced life insurance, generous pension benefits, and stable investment returns. GBU Life remains focused on maintaining excellent financial health, which inspires trust and confidence among its members, both on a day-to-day and long-term basis.
About Pitt Athletics
The history of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Pittsburgh dates back to 1869, when the university began fielding a baseball team. Pitt currently sponsors 19 varsity sports (nine men’s teams and 10 women’s programs) with more than 500 student-athletes competing for conference, regional and national honors. All college sports teams compete as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Panthers’ rich athletics history includes national championships in football (nine) and basketball (two). Pitt also boasts an Olympic gold medal in track and field, as well as silver and bronze in diving and basketball.
About JMI Sports
JMI Sports is a leading media rights and venue development company providing university multimedia rights management, sponsor distributor representation, and project management expertise for the development of collegiate and professional sports facilities. The company helps each client maximize their economic potential through customized initiatives, from marketing and branding solutions to facility design strategies. JMI Sports’ signature collegiate multimedia rights partnerships include the University of Kentucky, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University, DePaul University, the University of Georgia and Columbia University (with Learfield) joint venture facility, and the University . Notre Dame Cathedral (with a legend). JMI Sports also represents several conferences, including the Ivy League, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, Patriot League, and Atlantic 10. JMI Sports also acts as a third-party distributor for premier sports facilities, venues, and events. , Breeders’ Cup, Clemson University, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Penn Relays and more. JMI Sports was founded in 2006 by CEO Eric Judson and technology entrepreneur and former San Diego Padres owner John Moores. For more information, please visit www.jmisports.com.