News from the Shorter University Office of Public Relations
 
For Release: July 27, 2020
 

Shorter University Football to Play Home Games at Darlington's Chris Hunter Stadium

 
Rome, Ga. — Shorter University Athletics today announced the establishment of an exciting partnership with Darlington School.
 
Beginning Fall 2020, Shorter Hawks Football will play their home schedule on the Jerry Sharp Field at Darlington's Chris Hunter Stadium. Shorter's Track and Field program will also be utilizing Darlington's facilities.
 
"When we began talking with Darlington's Head Football Coach Tommy Atha and Athletic Director Eddie Guth, it just felt like home," said Shorter University Athletic Director Richard Hendricks. "Darlington has a beautiful setting with updated facilities and advanced media capabilities that are going to allow us to upgrade our game-day experience."
 
The move to Chris Hunter Stadium will also provide increased parking for game attendees, he added.
 
The agreement is an important first step in what both institutions hope will be a long-standing partnership.
 
"We love what Darlington stands for; their values align well with ours as both institutions work every day to invest in supporting the students," Hendricks said. "We look forward to forming a long-term partnership that will benefit Shorter students and Darlington students as well."
 
Guth added, "We are very excited about our partnership with Shorter. Any time we can embrace a part of the Rome community and expose this experience to the Darlington community, we are pleased. Shorter has been great to work with throughout this process, and I look forward to this partnership for many years ahead."
 
Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christ-centered, four-year liberal arts university committed to excellence in education. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review annually include Shorter on their lists of best Southeastern Colleges. The university offers traditional bachelor's degrees in 40 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, associate's, and master's programs. Learn more at www.shorter.edu.