Dakota State University Athletics Event Center

As part of the master plan for Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, SD, JLG coordinated planning for a new athletics event center that would connect with community and contribute to the growth of the University. The planned facility consists of spaces for student-athletes, administration, coaches, academics, fans, and flexible hospitality. More specifically, this plan includes upgrades to the football stadium, a relocated track, an esports arena, a new soccer field, indoor gathering space, and an Athletics Hall of Fame. JLG aligned these upgrades with new supportive spaces, including locker, weight and training rooms, office and meeting space, hospitality and VIP areas, media suites, a biomechanics lab, space for the Institute on Human Movement and Aging, classrooms, and restrooms. Overall, the upgraded facilities plans are designed to make a long-term impact, helping increase student enrollment, expand academic growth, balance distribution of majors, and increase revenue-generating business opportunities for both DSU and the greater Madison area. “The Trojans Unite athletics facilities will be transformative for Dakota State University and the Madison community,” said Jon Schemmel, CEO of the DSU Foundation. “They will significantly enhance the overall student-experience at DSU while drastically improving our hospitality for our friends, fans, alumni, and community leaders for years to come.”