MM 8.13: Maryland athletics receives $15 million donation from Stephen M. Schanwald

COLLEGE PARK, MD - MAY 22: University of Maryland President Darrlll J. Pines, left, new Athletic Director Jim Smith wait for Smith to be introduced as the new Athletic Director of the University of Maryland at a press conference in College Park, MD on May 22, 2025. (Photo by John McDonnell/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

One of Maryland athletics’ biggest donors is sending another $15 million to athletic director Jim Smith.

According to a press release from the university, the money will primarily fund a new, state-of-the-art golf performance center on the university campus. Some of it will also go towards the expansion of the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program.

Investing in the future of Maryland ⛳️🐢@SteveMSchanwald ’77 has committed $15 million to support a new state-of-the-art golf performance center and the continued growth of the Schanwald Sports Management Program.

Learn more: https://t.co/ifCWXOqv4Dpic.twitter.com/edLLHQIC7a

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) August 12, 2026

The golf center and a wing of Van Munching Hall, the home of Maryland’s business school, will be named after Schanwald, who previously donated $18 million to the university in 2024.

Last year, Emil Riegger became Maryland men’s golf’s first All-American since 1995.

The efforts to improve those programs will continue with a new performance center, the finalized plans for which are expected to be done next year.

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“Rey hold it down my baby ❤️‍🩹 no question” pic.twitter.com/DB0zHIyG4o

— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) August 13, 2026

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FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL FANS!! pic.twitter.com/FVpqQ3SB3c

— Maryland Men’s Soccer 🐢 (@MarylandMSoccer) August 12, 2026

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— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) August 12, 2026

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— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) August 12, 2026