Men's Swimming and Diving | December 22, 2022

PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania today announced a commitment from Louis Kozloff, C'65, M'69, and Rene C. Kozloff, NU'67, to establish the Lou and Rene Kozloff Head Coach of Swimming and provide ongoing financial support for the University's varsity swimming and diving programs.

"Penn Athletics is thrilled to have loyal alumni like Lou and Rene, who understand the importance of supporting our swimming programs right now and in the future," said Alanna Shanahan, C'96, T. Gibbs Kane, Jr., W'69, Director of Athletics and Recreation. "The Kozloffs' commitment will ensure that Penn is able to retain and attract talented coaches who guide our student-athletes to success in and out of the water. We are so grateful for the Kozloffs' enduring support of the Red and Blue."

The Kozloffs have been active members of the Penn community for decades. Lou serves on the Penn Alumni Board, the Medical Alumni Advisory Council, and the Penn Athletics Swimming Board, and has held various volunteer leadership positions across the University. He is a member of the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame. Rene is a Class of 1967 reunion volunteer and has also been engaged in various volunteer roles in service to Penn.  

"As a former Penn swimmer, this gift is immensely personal," said Lou Kozloff. "It is an honor to contribute to the program's growth, and to enable talented swimmers at Penn to gain valuable skills like leadership, teamwork, and time management, that will benefit them in the pool and in their professional lives after Penn."

"We are incredibly grateful for the Kozloffs' support. Their gift sends a vital message to our talented swimmers and divers: we believe in them, and we are committed to preparing them for success in the pool, in the classroom, and in their careers," said Mike Schnur, Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach. "I'm humbled to be the inaugural Louis and Rene Kozloff Head Coach of Swimming—what an honor and a worthy investment for our varsity swimmers."

With this gift, the Kozloffs hope they will inspire others to have an impact and that their gift will serve as a launching point to encourage others to make endowment gifts of their own. To learn more about how you can support Penn Swimming & Diving, please contact Jamie Rauscher at (215) 746-0020.