Marquette University, Milwaukee Bucks unveil renderings for proposed athletic research center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University released on Thursday, May 6th preliminary design concepts of an athletic performance research center set to be built on campus. It's part of a strategic partnership with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Marquette University President Michael Lovell announced back in January a plan to construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives.
The project, which is expected to be located on seven-and-a-half acres of land the university recently acquired in the 800 block of Michigan Street.
The facility, which will combine indoor playing fields for Marquette’s lacrosse and soccer programs, an indoor track, and a world-class athletic performance research facility, will also allow the university to improve access to recreation and fitness facilities for all students. Cutting-edge faculty and student research in sports performance, medicine, nutrition and rehabilitation will enhance the performance of Marquette student-athletes and professional athletes worldwide.
University leaders will work over the next several months to define the budget, scope and project timeline.
In a news release, University President Michael Lovell said the following:
"We have committed to doubling our research in the next five years and we aspire for the center to become a destination where renowned scientists, athletic trainers and elite athletes will come together. This project is a great example of how carrying out Marquette’s educational mission can play a significant role in spurring economic development, and we believe it will transform an important corridor in our city."
The center will provide locker rooms and office space for several athletic programs and combine indoor playing fields for Marquette’s lacrosse and soccer programs. It will also feature an indoor track and a world-class athletic performance research facility.