Major Renovation to Upgrade UE Athletics and Intramural Fields

$1.2 million project to renovate turf and bolster campus recreation

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With a primary goal of positively impacting every member of the University of Evansville community, UE today announced a $1.2 million field renovation project that will elevate the overall collective experience for students, faculty, and staff.

In a partnership between campus and UE athletics, the current intramural fields area located on the northwest tip of campus along the Lloyd Expressway will undergo a major renovation, highlighted by a full turf field.  The field will provide opportunities to the entire UE campus community including a year-round outdoor turf facility for intramurals and the Purple Aces soccer programs, along with an open campus area for students to enjoy recreational activities.

The UE campus has been a vibrant place with multiple completed and ongoing projects lifting its profile and this will be the latest addition.

“This project reflects the University of Evansville’s commitment to our students’ wellness through physical activity including intramural sports and outdoor recreational opportunities,” said Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Dr. Rachel S. Carpenter.  “This project will give our student body as well as our student-athletes the flexibility of utilizing this outdoor space on a year-round basis.”

Funding for the project was completely covered through the sale of UE’s old Division Street property to Wesselman Woods in June 2023. The UE soccer programs previously practiced on the property that was sold and this renovation will help to provide practice opportunities year-round.

“We are excited to unveil this project, which was an excellent collaboration between our campus and athletics. Our goal was to bring about a positive impact to the entire community and we are confident that will be accomplished with this initiative,” said UE Athletics Director Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried.  “Following the land sale to Wesselman Woods, it was critical to find our soccer programs with an area to replace what was lost and also enhance the overall experience.  Knowing our entire student body can utilize the space at any time of year and any type of weather makes this accomplishment even more meaningful.”

Project construction is set to begin in the coming weeks and be completed in its entirety by the Fall of 2024.