George Washington University Athletics
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Men’s Basketball Season and Smith Center Celebration
10/3/2025 11:00:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball
George Washington University Athletics and Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. are collaborating on a multiyear partnership, it was announced today by GW Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz. Vanda will be the presenting sponsor of both the 2025-26 GW men's basketball season and the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Charles E. Smith Center.
"We are excited to welcome Vanda Pharmaceuticals as a key partner at such an exciting time for GW Athletics," said Lipitz. "The additional resources this partnership delivers enables us to better provide for our 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity teams. And, it's wonderful to have our Foggy Bottom neighbors join us in commemorating the incredible history and bright future of the Smith Center as we celebrate its 50th anniversary."
The partnership, facilitated by GW Athletics' multimedia rights holder Bullpen Strategies, underscores Vanda's commitment to its own neighborhood, as the Foggy Bottom-based company supports its local DC and GW communities.
"We are proud to partner with George Washington University Athletics and to celebrate a historic milestone for the Smith Center," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos M.D., Vanda's President, CEO, and Chairman of the board. "We are excited to support our neighbors at the university as we begin a wonderful new academic year and basketball season bringing the students and community together."
For five decades, the Charles E. Smith Center has been the heart of GW Athletics and a hub for unforgettable moments in Foggy Bottom. From buzzer-beating basketball games to high-energy aquatics, gymnastics and volleyball, the Smith Center has brought generations of icons, global figures, fans, students and alumni together under one roof.
Now presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, fans can look forward to jersey celebrations, exclusive giveaways and a spotlight on standout moments from the past five decades, punctuated on Dec. 5th & 6th with the induction of a new Hall of Fame Class and all-athlete reunion. Visit https://smith50.gwu.edu/ for details.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow them on X @vandapharma.
"We are excited to welcome Vanda Pharmaceuticals as a key partner at such an exciting time for GW Athletics," said Lipitz. "The additional resources this partnership delivers enables us to better provide for our 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity teams. And, it's wonderful to have our Foggy Bottom neighbors join us in commemorating the incredible history and bright future of the Smith Center as we celebrate its 50th anniversary."
The partnership, facilitated by GW Athletics' multimedia rights holder Bullpen Strategies, underscores Vanda's commitment to its own neighborhood, as the Foggy Bottom-based company supports its local DC and GW communities.
"We are proud to partner with George Washington University Athletics and to celebrate a historic milestone for the Smith Center," said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos M.D., Vanda's President, CEO, and Chairman of the board. "We are excited to support our neighbors at the university as we begin a wonderful new academic year and basketball season bringing the students and community together."
For five decades, the Charles E. Smith Center has been the heart of GW Athletics and a hub for unforgettable moments in Foggy Bottom. From buzzer-beating basketball games to high-energy aquatics, gymnastics and volleyball, the Smith Center has brought generations of icons, global figures, fans, students and alumni together under one roof.
Now presented by Vanda Pharmaceuticals, fans can look forward to jersey celebrations, exclusive giveaways and a spotlight on standout moments from the past five decades, punctuated on Dec. 5th & 6th with the induction of a new Hall of Fame Class and all-athlete reunion. Visit https://smith50.gwu.edu/ for details.
About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow them on X @vandapharma.
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