Vanderbilt Shares Updates On Vandy United Campaign

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Vanderbilt University has unveiled updates  of the ongoing Vandy United campaign, sharing new details about facility upgrades and enhancements. Working in conjunction with the Populous firm, Vanderbilt released an aerial map that includes key first-phase projects. 

“We continue to be excited about the transformation of Vanderbilt Athletics,” says Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director. “Commodore Nation’s response to Vandy United has been nothing short of overwhelming. There is much work that remains, but it’s great to see our future begin to take shape.”

Announced in March, Vandy United is an ongoing fundraising campaign that will invest $300 million in student-athletes and the athletics program through major facilities and operational enhancements. The first phase of construction will include an indoor practice facility, a football operations center, and expanded McGugin Center, a South end zone facility and upgrades in the basketball operations center and north end zone stadium.

The indoor facility will include a full-length football practice field adjacent to an outdoor practice field. The football operation facility will house team-specific needs for football, such as meeting rooms, offices, training room and an expanded locker room. The project will benefit all student-athletes and teams and include a new training room, sports medicine facility, and sport performance center.

The upgrades to the South end zone facility will house premium seating options, hospitality spaces, upgraded food and beverage options and other fan amenities, as well as a new student-athlete dining center. Meanwhile, the basketball ops facility will include team-specific needs for men’s and women’s basketball, including dedicated practice courts, a weight room, locker rooms and offices, as well as more premium seating options for the north end zone of the football stadium.

“Vandy United is guided by the same core values we all share at Vanderbilt: Collaborating across the Vanderbilt community to realize a bold vision and pursuing excellence no matter what obstacles may lie ahead,” says Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. “Candice and I are equally committed to solidifying a student-athlete experience at Vanderbilt that is second to none—a place where talented college athletes can compete in the nation’s best conference while receiving a world-class education that will serve them well for life. We are fortunate to have the support of so many people as we launch this vital initiative.”

Along with the upgrades shown in the aerial map, additional changes are planed for the Vandy United project, including upgrading and expanding the Currey Tennis Center which is the home of the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Other investments include changes to the track and field complex and exploring options for enhancing its baseball facilities.

“Vandy United is a bold project to bring together everyone who is passionate about Vanderbilt Athletics to rally around a vision that will enhance and deliver the best experience for our student-athletes,” says Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin. “Candice is very passionate about this mission and is determined to create a positive shift in facilities, resources and opportunities for all of our athletic programs. We’re united about an even brighter future for our baseball program, and I’m excited to be part of the Vandy United effort.”

Vanderbilt has also announced that the Barton Malow company will lead construction efforts. Construction is projected to begin at the conclusion of the 2021 football season.

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