Eagle Campus Expansion

A Strategic Vision for Athletic Excellence and Academic Growth at Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Rendering of outdoor track and field

Fields & Track Project

Transforming OKWU’s outdoor athletic complex

rendering of field house

New Field House Project

Revolutionizing the way OKWU trains and competes

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Mueller Sports Center Project

Shaping the future of athletics and wellness

A Groundbreaking Vision

Envision a dynamic space where dreams are realized and boundaries are shattered. The Eagle Campus Expansion is more than a cutting-edge sports facility.  It’s a hub of innovation and growth. Our vision extends beyond the field to encompass a dynamic space that will serve as a versatile environment for classrooms, training, hospitality, and athletic activities.

This vision will empower holistic success and enrich the lives of every student. Your generosity can turn this vision into a reality. Join us in building a better tomorrow.

Igniting Transformation:

  • Enhance student experience and satisfaction
  • Give greater access to health and wellness facilities
  • Elevate intercollegiate athletic success
  • Support retention and recruitment of all students
  • Increase flexibility of athletic and academic calendars
  • Deepen community relationships through camps and events

Fields & Track

Start Goal: $3 Million

A top priority is constructing an outdoor track, cross-country course, and turf fields for soccer, baseball, and softball. Help OKWU’s athletes excel by contributing to the Fields & Track project, which aims to raise $3 million by December 2024.

The Plan Includes:

  • New Outdoor Track
  • New Cross-Country Course
  • New Turf Fields for Soccer, Baseball, and Softball
  • Infrastructure for Parking, Seating, Lights, and Future Field House

With $500,000 already pledged, we need your help to break ground and improve the outdoor athletic complex.

Field House Project

Goal: $10 Million

OKWU envisions a new multipurpose facility with indoor fields, training rooms, and locker rooms. A dynamic field house would allow for all-weather practicing, training camps, community events, and more.

The Plan Includes:

  • Approximately 55,000 sq.ft. Field House with indoor turf field (half a soccer field)
  • Fitness Areas, Training Rooms, and Lockers Rooms
  • Athletic Offices and Concessions
  • Dynamic Flex Space – functioning as classrooms, training, and a hospitality suite
  • Facility use would include university activities, training camps, and community events

Rendering of Field House from Silver Lake Road View

Key Benefits:

Retention – 74% of students report that campus recreation facilities influenced their decisions to continue attending their chosen university.

Recruitment – 67% of students report that campus recreation facilities and programs influenced their decision of which university to attend.

 

Field House Interior

Aerial View

Aerial View

Multi-purpose Interior

Field House Entry

Mueller Sports Center Project

Goal: $3 Million

Prepare for a new era of sports and wellness at OKWU with the Mueller Sports Center Project. We’re embarking on a transformative journey to upgrade our athletics facilities, providing an enhanced experience for basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and intramural sports. We’re also fostering a culture of health and wellness by increasing access to top-notch facilities.

Make a lasting impact by contributing. Your support paves the way for a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant OKWU community.

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“The Eagle Campus Expansion is a game-changer that will elevate our student-athlete experience, leaving a lasting impact.”

– Jamie Peterson, Head Coach Men’s Soccer

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History of Success

With 6 programs receiving votes in their respective NAIA Coaches’ Polls in 2022-23, OKWU Athletics has a storied history of athletic success.

OKWU recruits athletes from all over the world to allow them to pursue their passion while also getting a biblical education that prepares them for life off the field.

The Eagle Campus Expansion will equip the next generation, empower holistic success, and expand OKWU’s influence while enriching the lives of every student, athlete or not, who steps onto our campus.

The Whole Person

OKWU students come from around the world to pursue academic growth, athletic excellence, and their calling in Christ.

Recruitment

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of students report that campus recreation facilities and programs influenced their decision of which college/ university to attend.

Recruitment

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of prospective students report that campus recreation, sports, and/ or fitness activities are important to them.

Retention

%

of students report that campus recreation facilities influenced their decisions to continue attending their chosen university.

Beyond

%

of students report that maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be important to them after graduating.

Increase your impact with a reoccurring gift.

Give or make a pledge today.

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