Florida Atlantic University’s Baseball Program Receives $300,000 Gift for Fan-Experience Enhancements
Key points:
- Florida Atlantic University's baseball program has received a $300,000 gift from Boca Raton resident Russell Berman.
- The gift will fund fan-experience enhancements at FAU Baseball Stadium, including the creation of the Berman Zone down the left field line.
- Head coach John McCormack has led the Owls baseball program to multiple championships and NCAA Regional appearances.
Florida Atlantic University’s baseball program receives a $300,000 philanthropic gift from Boca Raton resident Russell Berman. The donation is set to fund a variety of fan-experience improvements at FAU Baseball Stadium, including the creation of the Berman Zone with cabana-style seating down the left field line. FAU’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Brian White, expressed gratitude for the generosity and highlighted the impact it will have on the program. Russell Berman, a devoted baseball fan, emphasized his and his brother Ted’s passion for supporting the game at all levels. FAU baseball coach, John McCormack, also commended the gift, stressing its potential to enhance the fans’ experiences and the gameday atmosphere.