University projects under construction
Indoor Fieldhouse
Digital rendering of new Indoor Fieldhouse
Construction of a new multi-purpose fieldhouse is currently underway. Located near Mackay Stadium, the approximately 72,000-square-foot facility will feature 110 yards of indoor turf, open recreation space, and flexible support areas designed to accommodate a variety of uses.
The fieldhouse will serve Nevada Athletics as a year-round practice facility, while also providing valuable space for the broader student body. The facility will support club and intramural sports, marching band and spirit team practices, ROTC training, and a range of campus and community activities, expanding opportunities for recreation, wellness, and student engagement.
- Developer: Tolles Development
- Contractor: Plenium
- Estimated square footage: 73,700
- Construction start date: Summer 2025
- Projected construction completion date: Fall 2026
- Project funding: Student Fees
Fleischmann Planetarium Dome and Lobby Renovations
Renovations of the full-dome theater and lobby are currently underway at the Fleischmann Planetarium. The project includes a full upgrade of the dome theater, featuring installation of a new LED screen system to modernize projection capabilities and enhance the immersive viewing experience.
Concurrent improvements to the lobby will refresh and reconfigure public-facing spaces, including new terrazzo flooring, updated finishes, improved restrooms, and enhancements to the gift shop and reception areas. Additional upgrades such as lighting, audiovisual systems, and donor recognition elements will create a more contemporary and flexible environment for visitors. Together, these improvements will elevate both the presentation technology and overall guest experience, supporting the planetarium’s role as a destination for science education, outreach, and community engagement.
- Architect: H+K Architects (Dome), Collaborative Design Studio (Lobby)
- Contractor: K7 Construction, Inc. (Dome), Lobby TBD
- Estimated total cost: $8.6M
- Construction start date: Spring 2026
- Projected construction completion date: Fall 2026
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Digital rendering of new Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
Construction of a new multi-story public health laboratory building is currently underway. The building will expand research and diagnostic space for the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory, currently located in an adjacent single-story building. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory, a branch of the School of Public Health, provides emergency preparedness, newborn screening, diagnostic, and analytical services to the entire state of Nevada.
Located just north of Mackay Stadium, the 55,000 square foot facility will include flex labs, dedicated research and screening labs, a BSL-3 lab, staff offices, conference rooms, and collaboration spaces.
- Architect: VanWoert Bigotti
- Contractor: Gilbane
- Estimated total cost: $75 Million
- Estimated square footage: 55,000
- Construction start date: Summer 2024
- Projected construction completion date: Fall 2026
- Project funding: Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund
Manzanita Lake Pedestrian Path
Artist rendering of pedestrian pathways at south end of Manzanita Lake and through Manzanita Bowl
Repairs and improvements are underway to enhance accessibility and pedestrian routes in the historic area between Manzanita Lake and the corner of 9th and University. This project will address accessibility, site circulation, and needed infrastructure upgrades around the lake. The project focuses on repairing the pedestrian route along the Orr Ditch on the south side of the lake and extending the pathway around the east side of the lake, offering an accessible route that brings all members of the campus community to the lakefront.
A new accessible path is also being added through the east side of the Manzanita Bowl, providing an improved route from the Mathewson Gateway up to Manzanita Lake and the main campus. The project includes a student event plaza west of the Clark Administration Building and a new patio overlooking the lake on its east side.
Site development will incorporate landscaping enhancements, irrigation improvements, and installation of amenities such as benches and lighting. Structural upgrades to the Orr Ditch and new utility conduit connecting the main campus to the Mathewson Gateway will also be completed. Together, these improvements address longstanding accessibility needs, modernize utilities in this area, and support a more functional and welcoming entrance to campus.
- Architect: H+K Architects
- Contractor: Clark/Sullivan Construction
- Estimated total cost: $7.18 Million
- Construction start date: Fall 2025
- Projected construction completion date: Winter 2026/2027
- Project funding: State of Nevada funds