Facilities
E. F. Averyt / Paul and Mildred Wood Learning Center, the original building erected in 1973-74, houses the Hester Memorial Library, the Miller Bible Museum, the University Archives, the Center for Student Success, the Testing Center, the Language Lab, and the Office of Student Accommodations. A twelve-classroom annex was constructed in 1998-99. At the heart of the center and of the academic program at North Greenville University is the Hester Memorial Library. The library’s collections include over 60,000 volumes of print books and over 250,000 volumes of e-books, as well as access to over 8000 full text journal titles, 21,000 academic videos, and 117,000 music recordings. The Miller Bible Museum contains a collection of rare, printed Bibles, language Bibles, and artifacts that illustrate the historical development of the written Word of God.
The Billingsley Theatre is a 250-seat flexible (black box) performing arts venue. Seating can be arranged in a variety of patterns, including proscenium, thrust and arena. The Billingsley has a spacious lobby and concession stand, dressing rooms and scenery staging dock, and a tension wire grid over the entire space. NGU theatre majors operate every aspect of the theatre under the direction of the faculty and a full-time technical director.
George Bomar Family Stadium at Ashmore Park overlooks Ray and Bea Dillard Field. Opened in 2020, the stadium is home to NGU’s varsity baseball program and provides chairback stadium seating for more than 250, a hospitality suite, concession and restroom facilities, and a working press area. The Rae and Bea Dillard field was converted to an all-turf field in 2017.
Cothran Maintenance Building, named for Mr. Grange Cothran, former director of college properties, was completed in 1974 and houses the mechanical workshop, electrical supplies, other maintenance equipment and supplies, utility rooms, and office space.
The Craft-Hemphill Center, completed in August 2011, is home to the College of Christian Studies and the Institute for Global Leadership. The Center also includes faculty offices, a missionary-in-residence office, two conference rooms, and classrooms, including a 48 seat multi-purpose classroom and meeting space.
Crain Science Building is a two-story structure completed in 1962 and houses the School of Science and Math. The building includes classrooms and laboratories for chemistry, physical science, biology, physics, and math building is named for Dr. J. Dean Crain, former principal of the academy.
Donnan Administration Building, erected in 1954-55, stands in the center of campus. It contains classrooms and administrative offices. This building is named in honor of Dr. M. C. Donnan, who was principal of the academy from 1928 until the institution became a college in 1934. He was the first college president and served until 1962. Renovations are underway and should be completed late in the 23-24 school year. The College of Business and Entrepreneurship and senior administration will be housed in the building at that time.
Foster Education Center opened in 1965 and originally served as the Student Center. The building was renovated in 2005 and now houses the College of Education. It contains faculty offices and classrooms.
The Joe Frank and Eleanor Hayes Christian Fine Arts Center, completed in 2001, provides studios, classrooms, choir room, music library, band rehearsal hall, and the 250-seat Carolyn G. Hamlin Recital Hall. Joe and Eleanor Hayes, Dan and Martha Boling, and other friends and alumni of the University funded the center.
Joe Frank and Eleanor Hayes Ministry/Welcome Center, erected in 1996, houses the Paul E. Moore Hall, the William F. Bishop, and the Thomas C. “Nap” Vandiver Suites sponsored by Carolina First Bank, which accommodates Admissions. Ms. Laura Wood Messer gave a carillon in loving memory of her mother, Mrs. Helen Roberts Wood, beloved wife of Mr. T. Pralo Wood. Hymns are played from the top of the center and can be enjoyed for miles by the Tigerville community. The center was funded by Mr. Joe F. and Mrs. Eleanor Hayes, family and friends of Mr. Paul E. Moore, the South Carolina Baptist Convention in honor of Mr. William F. Bishop, and Carolina First Bank in honor of Mr. “Nap” Vandiver.
The Joe F. Hayes Gymnasium, named for a trustee and businessman from Travelers Rest, was erected in 1950 to provide facilities for physical education classes and is the center for the basketball and volleyball programs. It 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 Advancement and University Engagement, including Alumni Engagement.
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 softball field was named in honor of Jan McDonald, the long-time athletic director and former head softball coach. The facility includes the Cathy Sepko Seating Area, named for Dr. Sepko, long-time faculty member and NGU’s first athletics faculty representative.
Neves 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 of the North Greenville University Marketing and Communications team and the Art Department.
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 use and houses the Theatre Department.
The Studio at ‘Ole 414 was built in 2008 and houses ceramic and sculpture classes and an art gallery. 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 Chick fil A, the 1892 Spot, the George Bomar School of Communication Suite, 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 Wood’s General Store. The store sells groceries, campus gear, clothing items, and houses our Slingshot book service.
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, including the College of Humanities and Sciences and the School of Health and Wellness.
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 constructed in 1989. The building houses the Ralph Hendricks office suite for the health and wellness faculty, weight room, and fitness and wellness equipment for all students.
North Greenville University’s athletic complex includes the Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium, Fogle Field surrounded by a 3,500 seat football stadium, Hewlett and Lucile Sullivan President’s Box, Mitchell Visitor’s Center, Hendricks Field House, Pepsi Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium, and Vance Tennis Complex. The athletic complex includes two practice fields, and an all-weather track and field facility.