University of Virginia receives $10M from Lyons family for women’s soccer and volleyball scholarships

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville has announced a $10 million commitment from alumni Pete and Jodi Lyons to endow scholarships for the UVA’s women’s and volleyball programs. The award includes immediate support, a Virginia Athletics Foundation match, and a future planned gift. The funding will establish endowed volleyball and soccer scholarships of %5 million each. The funds aim to strengthen long-term recruiting and expand opportunities for student-athletes while reinforcing support for UVA’s two nationally competitive and Olympic-level women’s programs.