Vanguard University has celebrated several recent milestones, and the dedication of the Freed Center for Leadership and Service became the latest for the Costa Mesa-based college.
The three-story, 61,000-square-foot building will host games for a handful of athletic programs and be home to the school’s kinesiology department.
The facility has been named after the Freed family, which provided the college with a $10-million gift in March 2022. A total of $16 million was raised for the center’s construction. [Los Angeles Times]
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for the Freed Center at Vanguard University last night. The @AvlVantage led by Marc Breda did a phenomenal job on all the sound, lighting, and video systems as usual. It is a true honor to work with this institution. pic.twitter.com/mEwh4BdrbV
— Van Metschke (@thesoundbooth) October 5, 2024
Penn State’s $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation can move forward in its entirety following approval by College Township Council on Thursday night.
Council voted unanimously to approve the project’s final land development plan.
The plan revealed little new information — unless you’re interested in stormwater management — about a project that has already been detailed in public meetings and statements by the university. But it was a necessary step before construction could commence on the major improvements planned for the stadium’s revitalization.
“The internal work consists of new restrooms, upgraded concessions, and upgraded seating and broadcast level on the west side of the stadium,” according to the project narrative. “The external work consists of hardscape replacement and expansion on the east and west side of the stadium. These hardscape areas consist of concrete sidewalks, plazas, and site fencing.” [OnwardState.com]
The Portland City Council voted late Monday night to amend its contract with the Hearts of Pine soccer club to allow the team to make changes to Fitzpatrick Stadium.
After a failed attempt to delay the vote and a lengthy public comment period – during which students and parents of Portland High School urged councilors to vote against the changes – the measure passed 6-2, with only Mayor Mark Dion and Councilor Kate Sykes voting against.
The amendment will allow the city’s new professional soccer team to install new turf, repaint lines for all of the sports played there and eliminate the painted Portland High School Bulldog mascot that currently decorates the field. The changes are required for the professional team to meet league standards. [Portland Press Herald]
To subscribe to the free daily e-newsletter offering the latest industry news, products and insights from — and written for — the athletics, fitness and recreation industries, see below on this page, or click here
