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Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletics Complex

Campus Recreation, Wellness and Athletics Complex

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We developed a state-of-the-art recreation, wellness and athletics complex on Samford’s campus.

These world-class facilities provide students and employees with expanded opportunities to improve physical fitness and mental wellness as well as new spaces for recreation, events and community gatherings. The complex also provides new practice and training spaces for the university’s highly successful Division I athletic teams.

The complex encompasses four separate buildings totaling 165,000 square feet and is part of our comprehensive plan for expanded student recreation, health and wellness. The investment stands among the largest capital projects in the university’s history and represents a key component of the overall campus master plan.

When we invest in the health and wellness of our students, we live out our mission to nurture students in the development of their personhood, addressing their mental, physical and spiritual needs.

Why this project? We sought to develop additional on-campus spaces where our community can gather to play, educate, unite and thrive.

Recreation Complex and Football Field
 

“This new facility enhances campus life and provides students with spaces to gather, exercise, socialize and participate in numerous recreational activities. From physical fitness and recreation to counseling and health services, this facility meets students’ needs in mind, body and spirit.”

Beck A. Taylor, President

Beck A. Taylor
Students on Walking Track
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From a pickup game of basketball to a new, dynamic space for campus events, this complex fosters a sense of fun and play in the lives of Samford students. The new facilities enable the university to expand our recreation programming to offer more activities for students and accommodate emerging trends, like Esports and functional fitness training.

 
Nick Madsen

“The new facilities provide our students with enhanced opportunities to play sports or participate in recreational activities that allow them to relieve stress, build character, have fun, work as a team, overcome adversity and form relationships that will last a lifetime.”

Nick Madsen, Director of Campus Recreation

Educate

This complex nurtures growth and learning with numerous educational implications. New and expanded dance studios enable the university to pursue an accredited dance program, and additional health and wellness areas provide opportunities for students in the health sciences to gain firsthand clinical experience.

Students Rec Center Entry
 

“I am excited to see how these facilities positively impact our academic programs—from providing space to support existing degrees as well as opening doors to new endeavors. Additionally, we know these facilities increase our on-campus opportunities for experiential learning, bridging classroom learning to real-life application.”

Marci Johns, Senior Associate Provost

Marci Johns
Rec Center Stair Case
Unite

Designed to be a space where student-athletes and the general student body intersect, this complex presents new opportunities for all students to gather as a community and engage in enriching activities like never before. Additionally, the space can be utilized by faculty and staff in numerous ways, integrating them deeper into campus life.

 
Bucky McMillan

“We have seen glimpses of a completely united campus at our athletic events, and it's been electric. That’s what makes this complex so exciting. It brings the campus and especially students together in new and exciting ways, generating new levels of school spirit and camaraderie throughout the campus.”

Bucky McMillan, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Thrive

At the heart of our decision to prioritize this project was a strong desire to see all Samford students flourish in the pursuit of health, happiness and knowledge. This collection of facilities further equips our students to thrive in all that they do.

Students Using Weight Room Equipment
 

“Samford students yearn for connections and lasting friendships. Students are already discussing different events, small groups, projects and bonding moments that the new complex is able to provide.”

James Jefferson, Student Government Association President (2023-25)

James Jefferson
Basketball Player Shooting
TOTAL PROJECT $85 million $65 million university funded — $20 million donor funded PROJECT TIMELINE September 30 Opening Day Complete Fall 2024 FUNDRAISING GOAL $20 million in gifts and commitments
 
Martin Newton

“To compete at the highest level requires that we provide our student-athletes with first class facilities to train, practice and compete. This facility is critical to our future success.”

Martin Newton, Director of Athletics

Football Field from Rec Center
Seibert Hall
has been completely redesigned to include multiuse courts, studios for fitness classes, esports and dance studios, a state-of-the-art weight room and a multipurpose workout area with a common space for students to gather with lounge areas, a coffeehouse and a 24-hour convenience store.
 
Bashinsky Field House
has been fully refurbished, providing a dedicated facility for Samford student- athletes, including new training spaces for teams and dedicated practice spaces for the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs.
Beeson Alumni Center
The first floor of the Dwight and Lucille Beeson Center, across the street from the complex, has been renovated to serve as the new home for University Health Services and the Samford Cares office consisting of student counseling, wellness program and the CARE team.
 
A Fourth Building
has been constructed adjacent to Seibert Hall and encompasses 30,000 square feet of additional recreation and event space. The new facility features a suspended indoor track, additional fitness spaces, sound and staging to host campus events, and covered outdoor athletic space.

“Current and prospective students want a community, social opportunities and a living experience that come with a traditional residential campus. This facility represents a vital investment in Samford’s campus community, and these facilities provide all those advantages to our students for decades to come.”

Betsy B. Holloway, Vice President for Advancement & Marketing

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