The new 2,500-3,000 seat arena will be named Wilkinson Hall to honor the facility's primary donor.
"We extend our deepest thanks to Jay Wilkinson for his extraordinarily impactful and generous gift," IU Athletics Director Fred Glass said in an IU Athletics release. "Jay's belief in the ‘Spirit of Indiana: 24 Sports, One Team' has led him to invest in our student-athletes through transformative philanthropic support. We are honored by his support and thrilled to have his name permanently associated with IU Athletics."
Wilkinson Hall will replace the existing off-campus University Gym as home to the Hoosier wrestling and volleyball programs. In addition, it will be available for additional sports events and other activities. It is expected to be completed by September 2018.
"Located in the heart of IU's athletics campus, the new Wilkinson Hall will have an enormous and positive impact for all of our students who participate in intercollegiate athletics as well as the broader IU student body," said Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie.
"Consistent with the university's master plan, this state-of-the-art, indoor, multipurpose arena will bring volleyball and wrestling back to the athletics campus, support year-round training for all of our students, and improve campus life with increased student fan accessibility for volleyball and wrestling matches. We are deeply grateful to Jay Wilkinson for this remarkable gift and for his longstanding support of IU's student-athletes."
A 1985 graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in public affairs, Jay Wilkinson has been a long-time supporter of his college alma mater, especially regarding Hoosier sports programs and athletes.
"Indiana University and IU Athletics has meant a great deal to me and my family over the years," said Wilkinson. "We are pleased to be in a position to provide philanthropic support that benefits such deserving student-athletes now and in the future. I hope this gift inspires others who love Indiana University to support it in whatever way they can."
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