Dining Hall
Daystar Dining Hall will anchor student life with a light-filled, all-you-can-eat
food court for 700+ and veranda seating. Flanked by new apartment-style residence
halls, the complex features Chick-fil-A, Pei Wei, and a coffee/smoothie shop. Contemporary
furnishings, study lounges, and outdoor courtyards foster meaningful community and
connection.
Global Leadership
The David & Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership, opening summer 2026 on the
4th floor of the Learning Resources Center, will equip students from many nations
with Spirit-empowered Global Leadership certificates and degrees—preparing them to
address the world's greatest challenges through rigorous learning and faith-filled
innovation.
More Growth
ORU's next wave expands across academics and campus life. New additions include a
9,760-sq-ft Science & Cancer Research Center that will scale ORU's breakthrough mushroom-based
cancer research along with an Outdoor Amphitheater within the International Commons
will host performances and worship. Renovations to EMR and Claudius Residence Halls
add fresh interiors, windows, roofs, and modern furnishings have also been scheduled.
- Science & Cancer, Research Center
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- EMR & Claudius Dorm Renovations
Biological Sciences Center
The Biological Sciences Center represents ORU's dedication to creating innovative
spaces that empower students on their academic journey. The newly renovated 27,000-square-foot
facility contains five open-concept laboratories with open access between labs for
research, collaboration, equipment, and reagent sharing. It also houses:
- A two-story atrium designed to facilitate study and group work,
- a cadaver dissection lab,
- a lecture hall, and
- faculty research labs.
MEDIA ARTS CENTER
The new ORU Media Arts Center (MAC), home to ORU’s 72,000-square-foot theatre, dance, music, and digital media
departments. These state-of-the-art technology and teaching spaces include digital
AR/AV production studios, a music performance hall, a 450-seat proscenium arched auditorium,
and Black Box theater.
J.D. MCKEAN LIBRARY
The J.D. McKean Library will offer students contemporary resources and technology
toward their educational pursuit. ORU’s Holy Spirit Research Center will also be located
in the new library and house one of the largest and most comprehensive Pentecostal-Charismatic
and Holy Spirit collections in the world.
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER
ORU Athletics is also experiencing exciting new growth with the Mike Carter Athletic Center (MCAC) adjacent to the Mabee Center. This facility houses two full-size practice
courts, administrative and coaches' offices, along with a 10,000-square-foot indoor
sports performance area. The Eli Academic Center, also housed within the MCAC, includes
individual and group study areas and dedicated team rooms.
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business
The Fenimore & Fisher College of Business is proud to offer a Capital Markets Trading
Floor as the newest addition to the Graduate Finance Program. This cutting-edge classroom
has been developed hand-in-hand with a student-managed investment fund and a Practicum
in Portfolio Management.
ORU WELCOME CENTER
ORU’s Welcome Center stands at the campus entrance as an introduction to ORU. It will house ORU’s enrollment
team and feature the new Veterans Experience Office, serving as a liaison and advisor
to military-affiliated students.
ORU has made extensive additions and improvements to its campus in the last five years.
Construction of the Global Learning Center, the Nursing and Engineering Complex, the
Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship and Niko Njotorahardjo Hall have all been completed.
