In the first episode of the 2026-2027 season, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Steven Donohue, the Associate Athletics Director of Development of the West Point Association of Graduates for the United States Army. Steven’s career has centered on the principles of philanthropic giving and athletic development in college athletics, serving for universities and programs such as Purdue University and Northern Illinois University. In his current role with Army Athletics, Steven is one of many leaders in his department who help accomplish a comprehensive advancement strategy for the athletics department, driving philanthropic growth and donor engagement through ambitious and measurable fundraising goals aligned with university priorities and athletic department needs and initiatives. Steven discusses his role with Army Athletics, the development process of current projects and initiatives for the university, the role a well-organized development team plays in helping universities of all sizes strengthen and grow their athletic programs, the definition of a successful student-athlete experience, and his favorite memories of working in college athletics.