Aiming to set a new standard for holistic education, Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, is investing $50 million in a new facility devoted to wellness and athletic excellence.
With the help of Cincinnati-based architects, the school is planning to build a 135,000-square-foot facility as part of its commitment to enhance student success by investing in educational projects.
According to Centre President Milton Moreland, the initiative will attract students from around the world to experience a “premier athletic and wellness program.”
He explained that the program will feature dedicated coaches and staff who will teach important leadership skills such as teamwork, resilience, and determination.
“In the process, Centre will extend into the next century its 200-year-plus history of producing great leaders,” Moreland said.
“This significant investment exemplifies Centre’s continuing commitment to excellence. It will strengthen our earned reputation as one of the nation’s foremost colleges focused on leadership development and career readiness,” Moreland added.
One aspect of the project is the conversion of the 98-year-old Farris Stadium into a world-class facility for football, men’s lacrosse, and track and field. The Gary Wright Field will be relocated to offer improved facilities for the college’s baseball team.
A fundraising drive to support this development is already in progress. The school says several people have committed to help the Centre community in this new endeavor.
“This project makes clear Centre’s mission to offer an impactful campus experience that prepares its graduates to move the world forward in ways driven by purpose and meaning,” Moreland said.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the project is planned for October. The school and its partner architects believe that the project will be completed within 18 months.
