FAU HONORS 2025 TALON LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Florida Atlantic University hosted the annual Talon Leadership and Service Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2025, honoring philanthropists Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who are passionate champions of Florida Atlantic and have made a transformational impact on the university’s athletic programs through their generous commitment of time and philanthropy.
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Michelle Hagerty on Empowering Kids Through Sports
How do you level the playing field for kids who love sports but lack access? How do you juggle running a growing nonprofit and raising teens?
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Hagerty Family Athletics Village Monument Sign Unveiled
Hagerty Family Athletics Village Monument Sign Unveiled
In commemoration of the continued generosity shown by Michelle and Michael Hagerty, Florida Atlantic Athletics unveiled the Hagerty Family Athletics Village monument sign during a gathering Tuesday afternoon.
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For Boca Raton resident Michelle Hagerty, giving back to her community gives her a sense of purpose. Hagerty began her first year of serving the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County by contributing to a record-breaking fundraiser, as chairwoman of the fifth annual Securing Our Future Soiree. More than $374,000 was raised for the nonprofit’s hunger relief initiatives.
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Hagerty Family Gives $2.5 Million Gift to FAU Football
Florida Atlantic University Athletics received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to name the FAU head football coaching position in perpetuity. Hereafter, the position will be referred to as Hagerty Family Head Football Coach.
OUR JOURNEY
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THE POWER OF SPORTS
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