Acer and Stanford Athletics Kick Off Multi-Year Deal

Acer, a global leader in technology solutions, has announced a dynamic multi-year partnership with Stanford Athletics rooted in their shared passion for innovation, excellence, and giving back to the community. This alliance promises a powerful blend of sponsorship, mentorship programs, leadership development, and philanthropic events designed to inspire the next generation of leaders both on and off the field.

Empowering the Next Generation

The collaboration between Acer and Stanford Athletics emerges from a unified mission to invest in youth and leadership. Stanford’s status as the most decorated collegiate athletic program in the U.S.—with 138 NCAA team championships and a record 173 national titles—reflects an ongoing commitment to excellence. In the 2024 Summer Olympics alone, Stanford athletes added to the university’s total with 39 medals, elevating its all-time Olympic medal count to 335.

Richard Black, vice president of marketing, Acer America, said: “The Acer brand stands for a better tomorrow, and we believe our core mission to empower future generations aligns perfectly with the values of Stanford Athletics, the premier program in collegiate sports. We look forward to partnering with Stanford Athletics to promote sustainability and help young people develop their confidence and leadership skills.”

Acer’s global leadership in PC technology, paired with a strong focus on sustainability and education, positions it as a natural partner for Stanford’s forward-looking sports and community initiatives.

Key Partnership Initiatives

This collaboration will launch several programs and campaigns, including:

• The “Building Your Leadership Journey” Youth Camp
  Developed in partnership with Stanford Women’s Golf, this camp will focus on nurturing leadership and confidence in young athletes.

• Sponsorship of Stanford Football vs. San Jose State
  Acer will sponsor this highly anticipated matchup on Saturday, September 27, 2025—which is also Cardinal Kids Day—amplifying the event’s focus on youth and community engagement.

Other elements will include mentorship opportunities, thought leadership events, and storytelling campaigns highlighting the ways sports, technology, education, and leadership development intersect to create positive change.

A Shared Vision for a Brighter Tomorrow

Alden Mitchell, Interim Athletics Director and COO, Stanford University, said: “This collaboration is about storytelling, leadership, and shared impact. We’re excited to collaborate with Acer and deepen our shared impact in the broader Stanford community.”

Together, Acer and Stanford Athletics are poised to inspire tomorrow’s leaders and athletes, promote sustainability, and build lasting positive change through an enduring partnership.

As these initiatives roll out this fall, the alliance will champion leadership journeys, educational advancement, and a new chapter in collegiate athletic-community collaborations.