UC Irvine Giving Day

Linda Dempsay was named UC Irvine’s athletic director in 1977, making her the first female AD in NCAA Division I history. During a time when Title IX was still very new, Dempsay showcased how women can flourish in leadership roles within sports. Dempsay is a trailblazer for positive change and inclusion not only in our UC Irvine community, but for women in sports across the nation.

The Linda Dempsay Women's Initiative aims to strengthen UC Irvine Athletics women’s sports by providing resources to better the student-athlete experience. We are honored to create this vehicle to promote women’s athletics at UC Irvine, celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Title IX.

We invite you to support the Linda Dempsay Women's Initiative and the UC Irvine Athletics women of the past and present with a gift today. Your support, no matter the amount, will help create equity and resources for our student-athletes. 

Together We Zot!