CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA alumnus Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband of tennis champion Serena Williams, has pledged the largest gift in the history of Virginia Women’s Basketball. According to a statement from UVA Athletics, the multi-year donation “will allow UVA to be a premier destination for female student-athletes while addressing the financial and competitive demands of this new era of college athletics.”

Ohanian, a 2005 graduate of UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce, has been active in investing in women’s sports.

“I am proud to support the women’s program at my alma mater with this donation. It’s time to bring the nation’s best hoops talent to Charlottesville and win some championships in the next four years,” Ohanian said.

“Alexis’ commitment to women’s sports is unparalleled,” said Virginia Director of Athletics Carla Williams. “He sees the value and he is willing to invest. His support will help attract championship talent to the University of Virginia and, specifically, to UVA Women’s Basketball. I am extremely grateful for his foresight and commitment to the future of women’s athletics at the University of Virginia.”

This contribution also marks the second-largest gift to women’s athletics in UVA history.

Ohanian, best known as the co-founder and former executive chair of the social media site Reddit, is also the founder of the venture capital firm Seven Seven Six. He is also a father to two daughters, Alexis Olympia and Adira River, with his wife, Serena Williams.
Click here to see Ohanian’s social media message following his gift.