collegevenuesdigest.com - TODAY'S NEWS http://collegevenuesdigest.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:01:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=49 UT-Arlington approves new $78-million, 6,500-seat arena/special events center, to open in 2012 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:29:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=48 The word in Huntington is that a wealthy donor is ready to put up a million dollars toward construction of a new Marshall U ballpark. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:43:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=47 The University of Minnesota has signed on with Keyframe and Daktronics to satisfy their need for creative content and event production for the upcoming sporting seasons of Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Gymnastics and Wresting. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:31:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=46 The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Daktronics announced an agreement to upgrade several athletic venues on the campus of UAB with integrated scoring and video display systems. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:51:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=45 After several false starts, Florida Atlantic University officials say they're moving forward with a new 30,000-seat football stadium. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:30:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=44 The University of Kentucky has retained IMG/International Stadia Group to negotiate financing and sponsorships for a new on-campus ballpark and football stadium, as well as a downtown arena. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:48:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=43 The remodeling of Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium won't be done until next season, but some of the new seating will be used this season. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:41:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=42 The $282 million makeover of Boone Pickens Stadium is almost done, as the team has moved into the new workout and clubhouse facilities, and coaches are slated to move into their offices next month. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:47:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=41 The inability of the Washington Legislature to approve $150 million in funding means a $300 million makeover of Husky Stadium is dead for now. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:07:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=40 San Diego State is receiving some criticism after selling naming rights to an American Indian tribe running offcampus casinos. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:38:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=39 The University of Michigan squad will play outdoors twice in 2010: against Michigan State at Michigan Stadium and against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. Mon, 2 Mar 2009 06:44:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=38 Arizona State officials are seeking state permission to set up a special taxation district to help pay for renovations to Sun Devil Stadium. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:42:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=37 We're guessing someday the new South Carolina ballpark will be named after coach Ray Tanner, but for now he'll be happy directing the action from the dugout. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:17:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=36 The big news in Baton Rouge: the opening of the new Alex Box Stadium on Friday night. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:16:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=35 As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare to launch the season at a new ballpark, former stars reflect on their favorite moments at Sarge Frye Field. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:38:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=34 Good news for hoops fans at Auburn: the downsizing of its arena is ahead of schedule. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:17:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=33 The compromise shifts the new arena to the west side of Towson University's athletic center and farther away from protesting neighbors. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 06:16:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=32 The $80.6-million expansion of 'Bama's Bryant-Denny Stadium should be done as soon as the 2010 season after approval by the UA System Board of Trustees. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:34:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=31 Rising costs and fundraising difficulties forced the Rutgers University Board of Governors to approve $102 million in spending without many of the amenties envisioned by designers. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:33:00 http://collegevenuesdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=30 The surprisingly contentious issue limits wine and beer sales to suite inhabitants, prevents it to fans in seating bowl.