Albany, GA – The Albany State University Department of Athletics is set to unveil new updates to its football stadium on Saturday, September 7, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend. The latest upgrades to the ASU Coliseum are part of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation's HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to refurbishing fields for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Georgia and Alabama. Albany State University was awarded a grant from the foundation to enhance the ASU Coliseum, converting the natural grass field to turf and adding soccer hash marks. One of the standout features of the field is Shaw Sports Turf's GeoFill, an organic infill system made from coconut husk, which cools the turf surface by 30-40 degrees.

"We are excited to begin this new chapter for Albany State Athletics," said Director of Athletics Dr. Kristene Kelly. "The upgrades to the ASU Coliseum are a testament to our commitment to excellence, and we're grateful to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for this transformational gift. We can't wait to see the RAMily faithful show up in full force to support the Golden Rams."

"We are grateful to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for helping make this possible for us," said Head Coach Quinn Gray Sr. "It allows us to do some great things not only for Albany State but also for the Albany community. We get the chance to play on one of the best surfaces, so I'm excited about that."

Don't miss out on the chance to witness the grand unveiling in person as The Blue Era Begins! The first 250 fans in attendance will receive a free t-shirt. The community is also invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 pm to officially open the field. Make sure to grab your ticket to witness the Golden Rams in action and meet the latest additions to the ASU Athletics Hall of Fame. The Class of 2024 Hall of Famers will be recognized at halftime of the game. Experience the excitement as the Golden Rams take on the Shaw University Bears inside the ASU Coliseum at 6 pm.
To purchase tickets for the Hall of Fame Game, please visit www.asugoldenrams.com/tickets or Tickets - Albany State University Athletics. 
  About the Arthur M. Blank Foundation
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, established in 1995 by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, has granted over $1 billion to charitable causes. Our focus areas include Atlanta's Westside, Democracy, Environment, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Youth Development. We bring people together to tackle tough challenges and ensure shared prosperity.  
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