Westminster University and U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the re-launch of their longstanding historic partnership, becoming an Official Four-Year College Provider through 2034. The partnership renewal was announced at a special event on Westminster’s Sugar House campus, with remarks from Westminster President Beth Dobkin, U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO Sophie Goldschmidt and 2014 Winter Olympics silver medalist and Westminster alumna Devin Logan ‘23, among others.
Originally launched in 2005 and renewed through 2018, the university’s past partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard provided dozens of athletes with access to Westminster’s comprehensive liberal arts education through significant tuition discounting and tailored academic advising support. More than 30 U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes have earned degrees from Westminster since the initial partnership launch 20 years ago.
Through the new partnership, U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes will receive an updated tiered tuition discounting model that incentivizes undergraduate degree completion. Athletes, as with all Westminster students, will benefit from Westminster’s renowned small class sizes, extraordinary faculty and tailored academic support.
“We’re thrilled to partner with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to once again nurture world-class
athletes as they pursue higher education and build a foundation for life after sport,”
said President Dobkin. “Combined with our strong academic reputation and our proximity
to top-tier training facilities, Westminster offers an environment where driven student-athletes
can thrive in both their sport and their studies."
“We are excited to re-launch the partnership with Westminster through 2034,” said
Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Education is a core
part of our mission and we are grateful for institutions like Westminster for their
support of our athletes, on and off the snow.”
While athletes will benefit from flexible degree completion timelines and access to online coursework, athletes will be expected to remain in good academic standing.
Westminster University has a proud legacy of supporting those who dream of competing on the world stage and the Olympic spirit. More than 50 Olympians have pursued their educational aspirations at Westminster, earning degrees along with 10 Olympic medals.
