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Marching Aztecs trumpet lead and civil engineering senior Richard Schamp celebrates the opening of SDSUs new football facility.

A philanthropic gift from Fred and Christine Pierce to support SDSUs Stadium Excellence Fund is the latest in a series of Pierce commitments designed to propel the university well into the future.

Saturday marks the first time the Aztecs have played in Snapdragon Stadium.

Held on Aug. 19, the ceremony took place exactly two years and two days after the university first broke ground on the stadium site.

Faculty and staff gathered for the official fall welcome event prior to the first day of classes.

The news comes in time for SDSU's season opener on Sept. 3.

SDSU alum partners with his alma mater at Snapdragon Stadium.

The former event management industry executive is eager for the first Aztecs game at Snapdragon Stadium, where a major facility will bear her name.

In addition to being a regular donor to university programs and initiatives, he is a mentor to students.

The San Diego-based diagnostics manufacturer is the first partner for the Innovation District, which is expected to break ground next year.