URochester Basketball Announces Jim Klimschot ’78 Endowment
The University of Rochester has successfully completed its campaign to fully fund the James Klimschot ’78 Endowment for the Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, surpassing its $500,000 goal and establishing the University’s first endowed assistant coach position in the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Created to honor the life and legacy of the late Jim Klimschot ’78—a former Yellowjacket standout, assistant coach, Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, and revered leader whose life was cut short by colon cancer—the endowment recognizes the critical role assistant coaches play in mentoring student-athletes and shaping program excellence. Made possible through a generous lead gift in…
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