Towson University Athletics announced the launch of a $12 million revenue generation campaign to fuel high-impact improvements for two key athletic facilities. With $2 million raised to date, the Campaign for Excellence seeks to ensure Towson Athletics attracts and retains high quality student-athletes, provides first-class sport performance and medical care, and enhances the impressive catalog of athletic and academic facilities that already benefit TU’s student-athletes.
The scope of work supported by the campaign is expected to be tackled in two phases, the first of which could begin as early as the summer of 2025.
Phase One: Field House Expansion and Renovation + Towson Center Training Room and Weight Room Renovation
A closer look at Phase One’s improvements to the Field House shows that the project calls for renovations to over 17,000 sq. ft. of the existing 53,000 sq. ft. of Unitas Stadium’s Field House, including a 12,600 sq. ft. addition to the building. This new addition will expand team meeting spaces, establish program-specific suites with meeting rooms, and provide important enhancements to the academic center. The renovation will focus on the athletics training room, which could be supported by as much as 2,000 sq. ft. in additional space dedicated to medical support.
Also of note, the project plans to bring a new “Fueling Zone” to the Field House. This area, located near study spaces, computer labs and team meeting rooms, will bring a fueling opportunity to the field house to better meet the dietary needs of student-athletes before, during and after training sessions and competitions.
Phase One also includes $6 million of work to the Towson Center, including a 4,000 sq. ft. expansion and renovation of the training and the establishment of a new sport performance center, which will focus on connecting and improving the weight rooms and other sport performance areas within the facility.
Field House construction is estimated to take 18 months and could begin as early as summer 2025 with work in the Towson Center to follow closely behind.
Phase Two: Towson Center Court Level and Gym Level
Phase Two includes a complete renovation of the Towson Center gymnasium, the practice facility for several Tiger athletic teams. The $12 million project would add 15,000 square feet of indoor turf space, two practice courts for volleyball and basketball and contemplates additional improvements to the viewing area that overlooks the Towson Center gymnasium today.
Towson Center is the main hub for Towson Athletics, including the department’s weight rooms, an athletic training room, recovery room and most teams’ coaches' offices and locker room facilities. Additionally, the Towson Center is scheduled to open a new weight room in January 2025 and a 3,600 sq. ft. dining facility for the fall 2025 semester.
These projects, combined with the completion of Phases One and Two, will completely overhaul the look and feel of Towson Athletics.
What they are saying
Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Thomas Beyard ‘72, Towson season ticket holder and donor
"I am proud to support Towson University's athletic programs through this transformative renovation project. Upgrading both the Field House and the Towson Center will provide our student-athletes with the world-class facilities they deserve, while enhancing the entire athletic experience for our community. I believe in the potential of our student-athletes and am excited to see how these renovations will elevate the program to new heights."
Kristen Carr, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
“The upcoming renovations, especially the addition of more space and the indoor turf area are going to be a game-changer for our team. These new facilities are going to provide our student-athletes with the best possible environment to develop their skills and future recruits will know we are serious about giving them the tools they need to succeed here at Towson.”
Dr. Steven Eigenbrot, Director of Athletics
“The seeds for this project were planted a long time ago, but we were able to grow it from adding offices and meeting space to totally overhauling our ability to care for and develop our student-athletes, both physically and academically. Growth like that only happens with tremendous support and vision from our leadership.”
Dr. Mark Ginsberg, President
"We are grateful that the Board of Regents has supported the upgrading of our facilities that promote the health and academic success of our student-athletes. This action signals the importance of our academic and athletic programs to our university, community and state. This is an important milestone that will foster student success and will enhance TU's impact as a community-engaged university."
Shawn Nadelen, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
“I’m excited about the expansion of the field house and how it will enhance the everyday experience of our student-athletes. The added space coupled with the renovated areas will give a new look and functionality to a rejuvenated field house.”
Dr. Melanie Perreault, Provost
“Our TU student-athletes have always excelled in the classroom. This next investment reflects our unwavering commitment to foster an environment that nurtures academic success and athletics achievement. It will empower our student-athletes to reach a new level of excellence.”
Pete Shinnick, Head Football Coach
“These upgrades will have a tremendous impact on our team’s sports performance. With state-of-the-art equipment and ample space, our student-athletes will be able to focus on building strength, speed and agility in a way that wasn’t possible before.”
Nathan Wilder, Senior Associate Athletics Director – Sports Medicine & Performance
“The enhancements planned for the medical and performance facilities is a massive step forward in our abilities to continue providing outstanding injury prevention and performance enhancement services for our student athletes. These facilities will create better alignment of the integrated health and performance model within Towson Athletics.”
