The Pitt Wrestling Championship Fund allows donors to invest in the school's wrestling program directly, to support strategic investments that move Pitt wrestling towards its championship goals, such as this year's renovation of the Fitzgerald Field House wrestling room.
"We are extremely grateful for the Vartabedian family's generous gift," Director of Athletics Heather Lyke said. "Our wrestling team is working tirelessly to capture more championships, and by renovating their training and practice space, it will enhance our recruiting opportunities and overall student-athlete experience."
A 1967 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Nish Vartabedian spent 25 years working for Fidelity Investment where he became an Executive Vice President prior to retiring in 2008. Vartabedian has served his alma mater in many ways, from participating on numerous academic committees, to offering support to various Pitt athletic programs, including the most recent gift to Panther wrestling.
"It's an exciting time for the Pitt wrestling program and I couldn't be happier to help them reach new heights," Vartabedian said. "Keith Garvin and his staff have an incredible vision for their team and I am motivated by their competitiveness and others should be as well. I hope my gift will not only help transform the wrestling room, but also challenges other supporters to follow suit."
"On behalf of my coaching staff and student-athletes, we are incredibly humbled by Nish's commitment," coach Gavin said. "I am more than thrilled to be back at my alma mater and to help these wrestlers reach their full potential on and off the mat. The support from not only former wrestlers, but Pitt alumni in general, has been non-stop since upon my arrival."
Pitt's new wrestling facility
The wrestling room at the Fitzgerald Fieldhouse is undergoing approximately $700,000 in renovations for the 2017-18 season. This will be the first major renovation to the facility in over a decade.
Among the enhancements to Pitt wrestling facility includes new mats in the wrestling room, and a complete renovation of the cardio/strength training facility, including new workout equipment.
The renovated Pitt wrestling facility will provide an optimal training environment for Panther wrestlers, as well as serve as a positive recruiting tool as coach Gavin and his staff seek to build a championship future for Pitt wrestling.
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