Terry L. Atkinson, an SDSU alumnus who built a career on Wall Street, announced a transformative planned gift to his alma mater that will permanently fund an assistant coaching position in the Aztec men’s basketball program.
The endowment, named the Terry L. Atkinson Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Fund, will cover coaching salary, professional development, travel and recruiting expenses, ensuring stability and growth for the program.
A Legacy of Giving
In addition to the coaching fund, Atkinson’s gift establishes the Terry L. Atkinson Endowed Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, and the Terry L. Atkinson Endowed Professorship in Finance, positioning SDSU to attract distinguished scholars in the field.
Atkinson’s long‑standing support for SDSU spans scholarships, facility upgrades and programmatic investments across athletics and the Fowler College of Business, reflecting his belief that education and opportunity are inseparable.
His commitment to reconnecting ‘lost Aztecs’ alumni and aiding younger graduates underscores a broader vision of community building, while the new resources are expected to enhance SDSU’s capacity to attract and retain top talent among coaches, students and faculty.