Why is the university investing in Keystone Hall and intercollegiate athletics?
Keystone Hall's renovation is the building's first in its 54-year existence and will have a significant impact on the university's students and its guests. Guests attending events at Keystone Arena will experience an enhanced and more welcoming fan experience. The addition of climate-controlled HVAC will allow KU to host additional summers camps and clinics in a comfortable environment year-round. The athletics department serves more than 500 student-athletes, along with coaches, staff, alumni and fans. This renovation will allow the university to accommodate a growing department, enhance the experience for our campus community and will help KU's coaches continue to recruit the best student-athletes.
 
Are there currently any other building projects on campus?
The renovation comes on the heels of other building projects on campus, including the Admissions Welcome Center (2025), de Francesco Building, home to the College of Business (2023), Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research (2023), Nancy Jean Stump Seiger '54 Botanical Research Center (2023), DeLight E. Breidegam Building, Headquarters of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center (2022), Keith Haring Fitness Court (2022), Keystone Field (2019) and Rothermel Hall (2018).
 
Where will KU's displaced teams practice during the renovation?
During the Keystone Hall renovation, O'Pake Fieldhouse will serve as the primary practice facility for sports which utilize Keystone Arena (men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, wrestling, women's acrobatics and tumbling). Men's and women's swimming will practice at an off-campus facility, which will be determined in the year ahead.
 
Where will KU's displaced teams play their home games during the renovation?
Details regarding game schedules, office locations and alternate playing venues for Fall 2026 through Winter 2028 will be announced at a later date.
 
How can I support the Keystone Hall renovation?
Naming opportunities for Keystone Hall will be announced at a later date. Learn more about how you can support Golden Bear Athletics by contacting the KU Foundation at 610-683-4110 or together@kuf.org.