SAN JOSE, Calif.San Jose State University and the Citizens Equity First Credit Union have entered into an $8.7-million, 15-year partnership agreement to rename the football stadium, which will now be known as "CEFCU StadiumHome of the Spartans."
Fans will see the new name when the football team hosts its first home game on Sept. 10 against Portland State. The California State University Board of Trustees approved the stadium renaming and broader agreement at its July 19 meeting.
"CEFCU has been proud to support San Jose State University for many years," said CEFCU President Mark Hoffmire. "Since community involvement is extremely important to CEFCU, this new opportunity allows us to continue to support San Jose State through an even stronger partnership while furthering our commitment to the San Jose community. CEFCU is honored to be associated with an institution that excels in both academics and athletics."
The $5.5-billion credit union is based in Illinois, but it has four branches in California.
