Our New Home: The John A. Lally Athletics Complex
7/1/2022 12:01:00 AM | General
The home of the Orange is officially the John A. Lally Athletics Complex. Named after alumnus and three-time football letterwinner John Lally '82, the state-of-the-art academic and athletics village is home to 20 Syracuse University athletics teams. The hub of activity and the center of student-athlete life for Syracuse University athletics, the Lally Athletics Complex supports the academic and athletic experience of the Orange 600 student-athletes.
The Lally Athletics Complex is currently undergoing a multi-million, multi-year transformation that has one singular goal—elevating the student-athlete experience. Lally, a graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and an offensive guard for the Orange from 1977-82, and his wife, Laura, made a $25 million gift commitment in 2019 to jumpstart work on the project.Â
The first phase of construction is a new front entrance and began in March. As part of the initial work, the Student-Athlete Academic Support Program will have an expanded state-of-the-art area to meet student needs through private in-person meeting spaces for expanded tutorial appointments and academic advising, along with career and life skills programming. Available to all student-athletes, the expanded academic support facility will house private rooms for student-athletes to utilize for completing class assignments or studying between classes.  Â
Additional enhancements to the facility, which was known as Manley Field House for nearly 60 years, will be announced as new philanthropy is secured. As part of the vision for the Lally Complex transformation, the Department of Athletics is considering enhancements that include the creation of a new Football Operations Center; a One Team Center, which will be utilized by all of Syracuse University's Olympic sports teams; updated dining and nutrition facilities; renovated locker rooms, medical training and strength and conditioning facilities; and modernized facades on the exterior of the complex.
The new Syracuse Athletics address is:
John A. Lally Athletics Complex
1077 Comstock Avenue
Syracuse, NYÂ 13244
In addition, the parking lots surrounding the Lally Athletics Complex have new names -- the Comstock Lot (formerly the Manley North Lot) and the Colvin Lot (formerly the Manley South Lot).Â
Two years ago, Syracuse University launched Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University, a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign that recently exceeded $1.052 billion in funds raised. Capitalizing on that momentum, Syracuse University's Department of Athletics is working to raise an additional $150 million as part of the Forever Orange Campaign for this project.
ÂGallery: (11-22-2021) John A. Lally Athletics Complex-Phase1
About Syracuse UniversityÂ
Syracuse University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we're a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what's possible.Â
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About Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University
Orange isn't just our color. It's our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University is poised to do just that. Fueled by 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit foreverorange.syr.edu to learn more.
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The Lally Athletics Complex is currently undergoing a multi-million, multi-year transformation that has one singular goal—elevating the student-athlete experience. Lally, a graduate of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and an offensive guard for the Orange from 1977-82, and his wife, Laura, made a $25 million gift commitment in 2019 to jumpstart work on the project.Â
The first phase of construction is a new front entrance and began in March. As part of the initial work, the Student-Athlete Academic Support Program will have an expanded state-of-the-art area to meet student needs through private in-person meeting spaces for expanded tutorial appointments and academic advising, along with career and life skills programming. Available to all student-athletes, the expanded academic support facility will house private rooms for student-athletes to utilize for completing class assignments or studying between classes.  Â
Additional enhancements to the facility, which was known as Manley Field House for nearly 60 years, will be announced as new philanthropy is secured. As part of the vision for the Lally Complex transformation, the Department of Athletics is considering enhancements that include the creation of a new Football Operations Center; a One Team Center, which will be utilized by all of Syracuse University's Olympic sports teams; updated dining and nutrition facilities; renovated locker rooms, medical training and strength and conditioning facilities; and modernized facades on the exterior of the complex.
The new Syracuse Athletics address is:
John A. Lally Athletics Complex
1077 Comstock Avenue
Syracuse, NYÂ 13244
In addition, the parking lots surrounding the Lally Athletics Complex have new names -- the Comstock Lot (formerly the Manley North Lot) and the Colvin Lot (formerly the Manley South Lot).Â
Two years ago, Syracuse University launched Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University, a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign that recently exceeded $1.052 billion in funds raised. Capitalizing on that momentum, Syracuse University's Department of Athletics is working to raise an additional $150 million as part of the Forever Orange Campaign for this project.
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About Syracuse UniversityÂ
Syracuse University is a private research university that advances knowledge across disciplines to drive breakthrough discoveries and breakout leadership. Our collection of 13 schools and colleges with over 200 customizable majors closes the gap between education and action, so students can take on the world. In and beyond the classroom, we connect people, perspectives and practices to solve interconnected challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Together, we're a powerful community that moves ideas, individuals and impact beyond what's possible.Â
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About Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University
Orange isn't just our color. It's our promise to leave the world better than we found it. Forever Orange: The Campaign for Syracuse University is poised to do just that. Fueled by 150 years of fearless firsts, together we can enhance academic excellence, transform the student experience and expand unique opportunities for learning and growth. Forever Orange endeavors to raise $1.5 billion in philanthropic support, inspire 125,000 individual donors to participate in the campaign and actively engage one in five alumni in the life of the University. Now is the time to show the world what Orange can do. Visit foreverorange.syr.edu to learn more.
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