“Trojans Unite Building Champions is about dynamic student athletes, distinctive students, and this wonderful community of Madison which we call home. This will forever change the game on the courts and fields, in the classroom, and across the region. Unite with us as we build DSU champions.”
Dr. José-Marie Griffiths - President, Dakota State University
Building Champions
Building Champions
Intercollegiate athletics has the power to bring us together. Trojans Unite Building Champions is a campaign designed to engage committed alumni, friends of Dakota State, and dedicated community leaders in raising private funds to advance DSU Athletics in the critical area of athletics facilities.
Top priorities
Phase 1 (COMPLETED)
The Athletics Events Center is phase 1 of a three-phase athletics complex plan. It includes an upgraded football stadium, relocated track and new soccer stadium, office space, and shared meeting space, as well as classrooms.
Phase 2
While Dakota State's technology-infused academic reputation is a powerful incentive to potential our student athletes pay attention to the spaces where they play and where they train. The indoor practice facility and fieldhouse renovations are symbols of a university's commitment to their collegiate athletic experience.
Arena
The Arena features basketball and volleyball courts with 2000 seats for viewing. The space will offer meeting areas and be available for community events, conferences, and concerts.
“We get to be part of the next phase in DSU history. Dakota State is on the cutting edge of technology, programs, and opportunities. The addition of new athletics facilities will further show just how high DSU has risen. We've been building champions for years and I can't wait to finally see that first kickoff on Blankley Field. Our opponents won't know what hit them.”
Cody Brown '24 - Football