Phase I
Under this portion of the campaign, Purdue will embark on a Mackey Arena complex renovation and addition with a total budget of $99.5 million.
The 278,000-square-foot facility will eliminate the need to construct three buildings that would have cost approximately $275 million.
“This project will bring Mackey Arena into the 21st century in terms of program space, fan amenities, and accessibility for Purdue's 500 student-athletes," said Morgan Burke, Purdue’s athletics director. “The addition to this 1967 landmark will remedy deficiencies in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning facilities, as well as locker rooms.”
The Athletics Department, which is self-supporting and receives no tax dollars, will pay for the project completely with gifts, increased concession and premium seating revenue, and income generated from the Big Ten Network and other conference television funds. The fundraising goal for this phase is $32 million.
Phase II
Purdue hopes to raise $304 million over the course of seven years for the program and scholarship portion of the Access & Success campaign. Scholarships will be offered to more students than ever, including out-of-state, international, and middle-income students. Already, more than $42 million has been raised for this effort, which will begin awarding scholarships as soon as the fall 2008 semester. “These donations showcase the ability of the friends and family of Purdue to come together to better meet the needs of our students,” said Purdue President France A. Córdova. Students in a variety of disciplines and from a broad spectrum of backgrounds will not only be able to attend Purdue, but also be able to graduate with fewer financial obligations.”