was completely remodeled in 1976, and the seating for athletic contests was increased.
Ralph and Marion Hendricks Athletic Center was constructed in 2005, along with Younts Stadium. Hendricks, as it is known by most, is the hub of the North Greenville University Athletic Department, housing the office of the Athletic Director, as well as the offices of the NGU Football coaching staff. Also contained within Hendricks Athletic Center is the athletic training room, the football locker rooms, and the Letterman’s Lounge, which hosts press conferences, booster club events, and other functions.
The Angie and Sam Kelly Strength and Conditioning Center was made possible by Angie and Sam Kelly and by the SAM group. The Center is 5,000-square feet and is located in the Athletic Complex. It is designed to accommodate weight and strength training for all Crusader student-athletes.
Dr. Barbara McCormick House, the two story white home on N. Tigerville Road, was built by the John Wood family and named in honor of Dr. Barbara McCormick, class of 1955, for her dedicated service to her alma mater. The home is now used to house the North Greenville University Marketing and Communications Group.
The Jan McDonald Softball Field was made possible by the generous donations of the Gary Glenn family. Gary Glenn is a University trustee and athletics benefactor from Travelers Rest. The new softball field was named in honor of Jan McDonald, the long-time athletic director and former head softball coach.
Neves Academic Hall, located west of the administration building, is a memorial to Mr. B. F. Neves, who gave the original site for the school. The original part of this building was erected in 1943, and new wings were built in 1973. A second addition was completed in 1996. This addition provided extra dining space for 150 people, which increased seating capacity by 50 percent. Mr. Paul J. and Mrs. Mildred M. Wood of Tigerville funded the second addition. In 2006-07, the building was renovated and converted to an academic building with faculty offices and classrooms. In 2020, a major renovation transformed the main floor into the home for NGU’s Student Services Division, including NGUcentral, which provides financial aid, student accounts and academic records services.
Eddie Runion Creative Arts Center was previously the old Roe General Store and was renovated by funding from Kathy Runion Varner and family in memory of Mr. Eddie Runion. It is the home for the ROTC office and Einstein Bros. Bagels. It also provides space for the Art Department.
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The School of Theatre Building, the former Tigerville Elementary School building, was moved from its original location in 2006. The building was renovated for academics and houses the Theatre Department.
The Studio at ‘Ole 414 was built in 2008 and houses ceramic and sculpture classes and gallery for the creative art degree program. Ms. Zelda Rosti funded the building in memory of her husband Earl K. Rosti.
Elton and Doris Todd Dining Hall/Jacks and Deborah Tingle Student Life Center was completed in 2005. This 52,000 sq. ft. facility seats 1,200 students for dining and includes the Edna Hartness Presidential Dining Room on the upper level. The lower level is the Student Life Center which houses the Helen R. Wood Post Office, Chick fil A, the Ward Family Campus Bookstore, the George Bomar Mass Communication Department, and the Neb Cline Office Suite for Campus Ministries and Student Life Departments. Also, the Cline Suite includes the Patt McCaskill Fero music and conference room.
The Tigerville General Store has been operating since 1881. When it first opened it was Tigerville’s first post office and was run by Lemuel Jennings. The store then passed into the hands of the Wood family. It was eventually called the T.P. Wood Store and was run by Thornton Pralo Wood who ran the store with his wife Helen and son Willie. When Wood died in 1995 his son closed the store and post office in 1996. The store was purchased by North Greenville University and was restored and is now known as the Tigerville General Store. The store sells groceries and sundries and houses Papa John’s pizzeria.
Turner Chapel and Music Building, erected in 1957- 58, provides studios and practice rooms for music students. The chapel will seat approximately 2,060 and fills a great need in the life of the University, especially for regular chapel services, theatre productions, and commencement activities. The chapel is named in honor of Mr. R. P. Turner of Greer, a benefactor and friend of the University. A lobby, restrooms, and additional seating were added in 1998. A second expansion to accommodate additional seating, eight stained glass windows, and the installation of the N. Q. and Martha M. Cline Pipe Organ was completed in 2001.
White Hall, the oldest building on campus, was named in honor of the Reverend L. B. White. It was renovated in 1992 and now houses faculty offices.
Forrest M. and Marie H. Younts Fitness and Wellness Center, named in memory of the parents of Mr. Melvin K. Younts of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, was
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