Penn State Athletics has received a gift of $5 million from Bob and Sandy Poole to be used toward renovations of Beaver Stadium, according to a recent Penn State news release.

A HUGE thank you to Bob and Sandy Poole for their generous $5 million gift to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Revitalization! #WeAre | https://t.co/oARgI9FJwX pic.twitter.com/bqSzwa0Q6o

— Penn State Athletics (@GoPSUsports) July 7, 2026

“We are incredibly grateful to Bob and Sandy Poole for their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment to Penn State,” vice president for intercollegiate athletics Patrick Kraft said in a news release. “For decades, the Pooles have invested in the University in ways that have expanded opportunities for students and strengthened the Penn State experience.

“Their support of the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Revitalization project reflects their deep belief in the power of this institution and the role our incredible stadium plays in bringing together generations of Penn Staters. This transformational gift will help ensure that West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium remains a premier venue that enhances the experience for our student-athletes, alumni, and fans for years to come.”

Penn State’s Board of Trustees voted to approve investments in the Beaver Stadium Renovations in 2024 to generate increased revenue and benefit all 31 sports programs at Penn State’s main campus.

Penn State additionally claims that the renovations will transform the fan and community experience while allowing Beaver Stadium to host events year-round.

Poole is a 1972 Penn State graduate of the Smeal College of Business and earned his degree in accounting. He currently serves as president and CEO of S&A Homes and Allied Mechanical and Electrical. Additionally, Poole is chairman and CEO of Poole Anderson Construction. Poole has also served on the Board of Directors for Geisinger Health since 2005.

In 2006, Poole received Penn State’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor the university bestows on an outstanding alumna or alumnus. He also currently serves as chair of the Schreyer Honors College External Advisory Board.

“Our family is honored to support and be a part of Beaver Stadium’s modernization,” Poole said. “Penn State and Beaver Stadium have been at the heart of our family for as long as we can remember. We have made so many memories through the University and its athletic department, and we are proud to support this transformational project. This is more than an investment in a building, it is an investment in ensuring Beaver Stadium remains a world-class home for student-athletes, fans and the Penn State community for decades to come.”