Shamrock Farms Now ‘Official Milk of the Lopes!’ with Grand Canyon University Partnership New 3-Year Agreement with GCU Athletics Fuels Students and Community

PHOENIX — Shamrock Farms is proud to be the “Official Milk” and “Official Chocolate Milk” of the Lopes as part of a new 3-year partnership with Grand Canyon University Athletics designed to support both student athletes and the community.  

“As Arizona’s hometown dairy, we’re proud to support GCU and the important role it plays in our community,” said Devon McClelland, president of Shamrock Foods Company. “With many GCU alumni on our team and our dairy plant and foodservice distribution center just minutes away, this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the university and helping students and athletes perform at their best.”  

As part of the partnership, Shamrock Farms is supplying its nutrient-rich milk to GCU Athletics. Perfect for fueling athletes, milk packs 13 essential nutrients, is a leading source of calcium, vitamin D and potassium, and provides 8 grams of protein in every 8-oz serving.

Shamrock will have a presence at GCU basketball, baseball and club sports games with spectator activations, giveaways and signage. Shamrock Farms is also now the title sponsor of GCU’s popular Future Havocs Club (K-12) with events, “kidcaster of the month” opportunities, an exclusive growth chart, free ticket offers and more for local families to enjoy. 

“Just as Shamrock Farms is dedicated to communities across Arizona, so is GCU. By fostering tailored partnerships with brands like them, we can ensure GCU’s continued positive influence on all our programs,” explained Dr. Kale Gober, GCU Vice President of Advancement. “Shamrock Farms will continue to fuel the Lopes as the Official Milk of GCU Athletics.”

The partnership was recently celebrated with a sponsor spotlight activation at the Feb. 11 GCU men’s basketball game, where fans enjoyed Shamrock Farms-led pre-game activities and Shamrock Farms Flavored Milk.

About Shamrock Farms

Shamrock Farms is one of the largest, family-owned milk companies in the country and has been challenging category conventions every day for four generations. Founded in 1922 Shamrock Farms is committed to delivering the best-tasting products on the market. Its impressive portfolio of products, including Rockin’ Protein and Shamrock Farms ready-to-drink milk, can be found in retailers and more than 50,000 quick service restaurants nationwide. Shamrock Farms has its own family farm with a herd of more than 10,000 cows. For more information, visit shamrockfarms.net and rockinprotein.com.

About Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 370 academic programs, emphases and certificates for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The university’s curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu