We are all benefiting from her leadership still today and I am grateful for her friendship and passion for MSU." "This generous gift will provide support for MSU women's basketball student-athletes in perpetuity. "Ellen has meant so much to MSU and Bobcat Athletics as a trailblazer for women's athletic opportunities," said Leon Costello, MSU Director of Athletics. Funds will be used to recruit, retain, and support the Ellen Kreighbaum Women's Head Basketball Coach and support the University's women's basketball program and activities. The endowment, which will produce $40k of support annually, will provide resources to the women's basketball program to help student-athletes excel both in the classroom and during competition. It is a tremendous legacy for Ellen and will have a lasting impact on MSU."
"This gift is an investment that will ensure outstanding leadership in our women's basketball program going forward.
"Ellen has been a leader her entire life," said Chris Murray, CEO/President of MSU Alumni Foundation. Kreighbaum will be recognized for her generosity and support of Bobcat women's basketball prior to tipoff of Thursday night's game against Northern Colorado at 7 p.m. Montana State University and the Bobcats Athletics department announced the Ellen Kreighbaum Women's Head Basketball Coach endowment, permanently naming the women's basketball coaching position in Kreighbaum's honor on Thursday.