UConn nets $15M from alumni couple to build on basketball legacy and expand sports programs

The University of Connecticut and the UConn Foundation have announced a $15 million commitment from alumni Robert Skinner and his wife, Stefanie, to elevate UConn Athletics. The gift anchors a $10 million endowment supporting head coaches of its powerhouse basketball programs. Additional funding targets athletic leadership, a new golf facility, and Olympic sports programs. Designed to sustain elite coaching, boost athletics infrastructure, and sharpen competitiveness, the investment positions UConn’s athletic programs to remain dominant in an increasingly competitive collegiate sports landscape.