New Paltz, NY — The State University of New York Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Department received a generous $10,000 gift from the Robert Sillins Family Foundation that will be used to enhance the Hawks Fueling Station along with other areas to help boost the experience for all Hawks student-athletes.
 
Jessica Sillins, a member of the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board met with Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Renee Bostic through her role and expressed interest in donating toward the athletics department.
 
 
"I have always thought that athletics are vital for all ages," Sillins said. "We all know the science behind staying active and physically fit. With respect to athletes in their teens and 20's, I have a son who is very athletic, and I have observed how sports help his mental state, his emotional well-being along with the camaraderie and learning the importance of working as a team, which all translate into important skills after college as young players embark on their careers and into life.
 
"I also think that universities this size that are D3 schools, sports are not seen as a vital cog in the wheel by most," she continued. "I hope to continue to support the SUNY New Paltz athletes."
 
The generous gift comes off the heels off one of the most successful years in SUNY New Paltz Athletics history. In 2024, the Hawks captured six conference championships and firsts for two of their programs with men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and women's tennis winning titles last spring while women's soccer hoisted its first championship since 2011 this past fall.
 
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