THE DONNAN/COBE PROJECT
mark on an 18-foot steel beam that now resides at the front of the renovated facility.
“The Donnan renovation is just one more opportunity to foster community here on campus,” said Marcus Hermanstyne, a May 2023 interdisciplinary studies graduate who was the university’s Student Body President. “When it’s all completed, it won’t just be a nice building, but a place where disciples are made, hearts are changed, and the Gospel is spread.”
Dr. Becky Thompson, 2022-23 Faculty Chair, who previously taught classes in the administration building, said the project will bring new opportunities to the Tigerville campus.
“I think it’s going to be extraordinary,” said Thompson, who serves as Professor of English and Coordinator of Secondary Education English Language Arts. “The renovated building will provide awesome space for faculty and students, and the project underscores why I believe in North Greenville. This is where God called me, and I can’t stress enough how invested I am in seeing the university succeed. To see others make that investment as well – it’s special.”
President Fant said the project offers both a roadmap to the future, and a connection to NGU’s past.
“This building is designed to elicit ‘wows,’ and it’s going to be a point of pride,” President Fant said. “That’s what it was when it was built. It’s a link to the past. We’re connecting the great heritage that we have with a high-tech interactive space that will allow folks to see what we have to offer.”
With large, open interior spaces, the building will allow for student and faculty gathering and collaboration spaces.
“This entire redesign has been structured around students,” President Fant said. “They’ll have spaces to hang out and collaborate, but they’ll also be able to meet with faculty members and mentors. This resource will connect ethical, hard-working students who will go on to become leaders in their fields.”
A full project timeline and photo gallery can be found at
go.ngu.edu/donnan-timeline.
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