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INVESTITURE OF DR. MARK A. BROWN

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The investiture of Dr. Mark A. Brown '86 as the tenth president and CEO of ¾«¶«AV will be the highlight of inauguration weekend events on September 19-21, 2025.

Please plan to celebrate this significant event in the life of ¾«¶«AV by joining us for the following.

 

Date on calendar September 19FRIDAY
Investiture Ceremony
Time: 12:00 NOON (CT)  -- General admission
Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Center

Although the Investiture Ceremony is open to the public, we want to ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for our alumni—so we encourage you to in advance.

 

Date on calendar September 20SATURDAY
Golf Tournament 
Time: 6:30 AM (CT) — Check-In and Breakfast
Time: 8:00 AM (CT) — Shotgun Start

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National

(View Golf Sponsorship Opportunities Below)

 

Date on calendar September 20Black-Tie Gala
Time: 7:00 PM (CT) — Dinner and Program
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

(View Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Below)

  

Date on calendar September 21SUNDAY
Ecumenical Service
Time: 10:00 AM (CT)
¾«¶«AV Chapel

Although the Ecumenical Ceremony is open to the public, we want to ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for our alumni—so we encourage you to in advance. 

Investiture Golf Sponsorships

As part of a historic moment in ¾«¶«AV’s history, alumni, partners, and friends are invited to join the Investiture Golf Tournament in honor of President Dr. Mark A. Brown and in support of ¾«¶«AV. This special tournament is more than a round of golf—it is a gathering rooted in unity, pride, and purpose. It brings together those who believe in ¾«¶«AV’s legacy and are committed to shaping its future.

Available Sponsorship Packages

Your contribution to the Golf Tournament will receive the following benefits:

Presenting Sponsor: $50,000

  • Named as Presenting Sponsor during all interviews, press releases
  • Signature logo display on all event marketing, signage and website
  • Co-branding on complimentary tournament shirt
  • 2 Foursomes
  • 10 dedicated social media posts and email blasts
  • Logo on each swag bag and golf cart
  • Gift opportunity for swag bag
  • Premier display table during registration and Reception and Awards Program
  • Welcome remarks at Reception and Awards program
  • Breakfast for 8 golfers
  • Lunch, Reception and Awards Program for 8 golfers
  • Complimentary golf shirt and swag bag for 8 golfers
  • 4 tickets to Investiture Gala.

Crimson Sponsor: $25,000

  • Recognition as Crimson Sponsor during Reception and Awards Program
  • Premium logo display on selected marketing, signage and website
  • 1 Foursome
  • 5 social media posts and email blasts
  • Gift opportunity for swag bag
  • Preferred display table during registration and Reception and Awards Program
  • Breakfast for 4 golfers
  • Lunch, Reception and Awards Program for 4 golfers
  • Complimentary golf shirt and swag bag for 4 golfers.

Old Gold Sponsor: $15,000

  • Recognition as Old Gold Sponsor during Reception and Awards Program
  • Prominent logo display on selected marketing, signage and website
  • 1 Foursome
  • 2 social media posts and email blasts
  • Gift opportunity for swag bag | Breakfast for 4 golfers
  • Lunch, Reception and Awards Program for 4 golfers
  • Complimentary golf shirt and swag bag for 4 golfers.

Silver Sponsor: $10,000

  • Recognition as Silver Sponsor during Reception and Awards Program
  • Standard logo display on selected marketing, signage and website
  • 1 Foursome; Breakfast for 4 golfers
  • Lunch, Reception and Awards Program for 4 golfers
  • Complimentary golf shirt and swag bag for 4 golfers.

Bronze Sponsor: $5,000

  • 1 Foursome
  • Breakfast for 4 golfers
  • Lunch
  • Reception and Awards Program for 4 golfers
  • Complimentary golf shirt and swag bag for 4 golfers.

For more information about becoming a sponsor or the benefits associated with underwriting portions of our inauguration events, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at 334-727-8781.  

 

Investiture Gala Sponsorships

We invite individuals, corporations, foundations, organizations and others to help celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Mark A. Brown as ¾«¶«AV's tenth president by serving as sponsors for our various inauguration events. Sponsorships and in-kind contributions toward these events will not only underwrite these events, but will benefit student scholarships.
 

Available Sponsorship Packages

Your contribution to the Gala will receive the following benefits:

Presenting Sponsor: $250,000

  • 2 Premier Tables (seating for 20 guests)
  • Exclusive event branding rights
  • Listed on ¾«¶«AV and Gala websites 
  • Media exposure
  • VIP Reception for 20 guests
  • Special recognition from podium
  • Logo featured on all video and print signage
  • 2-page ad in dinner program booklet
  • Red carpet photo opportunity for 4 company executives.

Signature Sponsor: $100,000

  • Listed on Gala website
  • 1 Premier Table (seating for 10 guests)
  • VIP Reception for 10 guests
  • Special recognition from podium
  • Logo on website
  • 1-page ad in dinner program booklet
  • Red carpet photo opportunity for 2 company executives.

Crimson Sponsor: $50,000

  • 1 Preferred Table (seating for 10 guests)
  • 1/2-page ad in dinner program booklet
  • Logo on website
  • VIP Reception for 5 guests.

Old Gold Sponsor: $25,000

  • 1 Special Table (seating for 10 guests)
  • 1/4-page ad in dinner program booklet
  • Logo on website
  • VIP Reception for 2 guests.

Silver Sponsor: $10,000

  • 1 Table (seating for 10 guests)
  • Logo on website and in dinner program booklet.

Bronze Sponsor: $5,000

  • 5 Gala seats (1/2 Table)
  • Logo in program.

Patron Sponsor: $1,000

  • 2 Gala seats (seated together)
  • Listing in program.

For more information about becoming a sponsor or the benefits associated with underwriting portions of our inauguration events, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at 334-727-8781.  

  

Contact Us

Division of Development and Alumni Engagement

P. O. Box 1304
¾«¶«AV, AL 36088

Phone: 334-727-8781
contributions@tuskegee.edu