Colgate University unveiled finalized plans for the Carey Center, a transformative 97,250-square-foot athletics facility that will serve as the new cornerstone of Colgate University’s Division I athletics program.
The Carey Center is named in honor of Trustee Emeritus Chase Carey ’76 and recognizes a lead $28 million gift from Carey; his wife, Wendy; and their children, Steve ’12 and Tara ’13. Supplemented by the philanthropic support of several additional donors, the project represents a significant commitment to Colgate’s student-athlete experience.
Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects in partnership with Grace Design Studios, the Carey Center is designed to centralize athletic functions that are currently dispersed across campus, creating a high-performance hub for all 25 Division I teams.
Key features of the new center include:
- Performance Arena: A 1,650-seat arena for basketball and volleyball featuring a center-hung video board and state-of-the-art broadcast capabilities.
- Expanded Training Spaces: A new strength and conditioning center that is 75% larger than current facilities in Huntington Gymnasium.
- Football Operations: A dedicated western wing for the football program, including locker rooms and meeting spaces that will be unique within the Patriot League.
- Integrated Sports Medicine: A centralized space for sports medicine and nutrition to improve efficiency for student-athletes.
