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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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University will be the highlight of inauguration weekend events on September 19-21, 2025.

Please plan to celebrate this significant event in the life of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University 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)
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University’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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University. 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 Tuskegee’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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½University'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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½and Gala websites 
  • ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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.