WACO, Texas (May 15, 2015) – At its spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to establish a new Ph.D. program in entrepreneurship in the Hankamer School of Business and approved $1.1 million for the design and construction of the Simpson Strength and Performance Center in the Simpson Athletics and Academic Center.
As approved by Regents, the Simpson Strength and Performance Center will be located in the renovated and expanded weight room in the Simpson Athletics and Academics Center. The project will include new space dedicated to sports nutrition and applied performance along with equipment and technology upgrades. The Simpson Center Weight Room is the training home of the majority of Baylor’s championship athletic teams, including the two-time defending Big 12 champion football team.
“The renovation of the Simpson Strength and Performance Center is among our highest priorities in order to benefit our student-athletes as they train to perform at the highest level and win championships,” said Ian McCaw, vice president and director of athletics. “Moreover, the improvements to this facility will be another desirable recruiting asset for our coaches and programs as we attract the nation’s best prospective student-athletes to Baylor.”
As approved by Regents, the Simpson Strength and Performance Center will be located in the renovated and expanded weight room in the Simpson Athletics and Academics Center. The project will include new space dedicated to sports nutrition and applied performance along with equipment and technology upgrades. The Simpson Center Weight Room is the training home of the majority of Baylor’s championship athletic teams, including the two-time defending Big 12 champion football team.
“The renovation of the Simpson Strength and Performance Center is among our highest priorities in order to benefit our student-athletes as they train to perform at the highest level and win championships,” said Ian McCaw, vice president and director of athletics. “Moreover, the improvements to this facility will be another desirable recruiting asset for our coaches and programs as we attract the nation’s best prospective student-athletes to Baylor.”
