WASHINGTON - Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (Nasdaq: VNDA) has signed on as the newest sponsorship partner for Georgetown University Athletics. The multiyear agreement will span men's and women's basketball as well as other intercollegiate sports.
 
"We are very excited to welcome Vanda to the Georgetown Athletics family. Having a D.C.-based company is very important to our team and fans, and Vanda's community-centric nature aligns well with our vision as we build our program for the future," said Head Men's Basketball Coach Ed Cooley.
 
The centerpiece of the deal will be the Vanda logo on-court branding at all men's basketball games at the Capital One Arena, and all men's and women's basketball games at McDonough Arena on campus. Additionally, Vanda will be the presenting sponsor for the Georgetown men's basketball game against Seton Hall on January 10, 2026, have signage at Georgetown University athletics events, and be featured on Georgetown Athletics' broadcast and social media platforms.
 
"At Vanda we are excited about our partnership with Georgetown University and elevating the Vanda brand alongside this historic and innovative academic institution that has been a cornerstone of the Washington, DC community since 1789. We are happy to support the athletics program and student-athletes at Georgetown as they continue to inspire us to pursue health and happiness in our lives – values that are foundational to Vanda" said Mihael H. Polymeropoulos MD, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Vanda Pharmaceuticals.
 
Vanda's partnership with Georgetown University athletics comes amid a broad range of sports sponsorships ranging from the WNBA's Washington Mystics to the NHL's New York Islanders. Eric Petrosinelli, Chief Commercial Officer at Georgetown University noted, "We are excited to welcome Vanda to the Athletics family. We both share a focus on health, happiness, innovation and excellence. Given their local identity, our partnership is more like a relationship, growing and developing over time and long-term in commitment."
 
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 to improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow them on X @vandapharma.