Outdoor Venue

The Outdoor Venue is a multi-use facility designed to enrich campus life, impact student formational experience and grow athletics as a platform to glorify God. It strengthens Asbury’s athletic program and underscores our commitment to holistic student development, particularly to student-athletes who are choosing a University to attend.

Current Asburians and alumni will benefit from its use as a concert, conference and athletic venue, while prospective students and their families who attend these events will have the opportunity to discover and explore Asbury’s vibrant campus and community.

Because of God’s remarkable provision and the generosity of alumni and friends, Phase I is complete and construction on Phase II has begun. An additional $250,000 will completely fund the Outdoor Venue project. Your gift will help this multi-purpose venue extend Asbury’s Kingdom impact through athletic programming, student development, and community engagement and outreach. Click on the link below.

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The Outdoor Venue will be named in honor of President Emeritus Dr. Sandra Gray. Both during her tenure and since its conclusion, Dr. Gray’s enduring commitment to Asbury’s mission continues to impact the University.

“It is fitting that a president who had such a sense of hospitality and love for our students and the Asbury family is honored in this way,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Mark Troyer. “Her desire to expand Asbury’s reach and impact makes this an easy decision to connect her tenure with a venue that will welcome more students, families and friends to Asbury University for decades to come.”

The stadium within the Outdoor Venue will be named for Dr. Rita Pritchett, celebrating her remarkable legacy spanning four decades at Asbury University. Dr. Pritchett was the first female athletic director at the collegiate level in Kentucky and her pivotal role in advancing sports and sports administration greatly impacted Asbury University athletics, while her dedication to God and discipleship garnered the admiration and love of her students.

“Coach spent her life investing in others. Like countless others, I feel incredibly blessed to have been a recipient of such selfless generosity. Her willingness to be Christ's hands and feet changed my life.”

Marcella Vanlandingham ’92

Alumna