Institutional Student Priority

Hadley Family Recreation & Well-Being Center

The new Hadley Family Recreation & Well-Being Center is a top priority to enhance the student experience. Focusing on holistic health and well-being, this facility will offer diverse programs and services to support students' mental and physical health. Studies have shown that campus recreation participants are more likely to report improved feelings of well-being as well as higher GPAs.

The 200,000-square-foot facility will include gymnasiums, an indoor aquatics center, a track for jogging and walking, spaces for weight and cardiovascular training, group exercise rooms, climbing areas, courts for squash and racquetball, a cycling studio, inclusive locker rooms, a mind/body studio and functional training spaces. Visitors will have access to five floors filled with natural light and packed with amenities to exercise, socialize, enjoy friendly competition, and explore the mind-body connection.

Our whole family is delighted to support this world-class center for exercise, connection, and wellness. We firmly believe that a healthy balance between mind, body, and community fosters success on all levels. We are delighted that we can help provide a wonderful new environment for the next generation.

- Philip and Nicole Hadley

- Mike Widen, Director of Recreational Sports

The Vision

Michigan is in a unique position in its third century to pioneer how universities support and advocate for physical and mental health in their communities. A $165 million investment in forward-thinking and innovative recreational spaces fortifies the university’s commitment to health and wellness and underscores its belief that students deserve top-tier resources to practice well-being. By supporting the Hadley Family Recreation & Well-Being Center, you can help foster a healthier Michigan community and put your mark on the architectural future of U-M.

An interior rendering of the Hadley Family Center, showing a patron reading the names of donors on the Leaders Wall.

Naming Opportunities

Murray and Ina Pitt have generously chosen to support student well-being with their gift to name the entry plaza in the Hadley Center. Many naming opportunities are available (PDF) (Please Contact us to request an accessible version of this PDF). Please reach out to your regional contact for more information about how to impact the student experience.

Leaders Wall

Legends
$5,000,000 and above

Heroes
$1,000,000 to $4,999,999

Victors
$500,000 to $999,999

Founders
$100,000 to $499,999

It is especially noteworthy that the Hadley family was inspired to name this facility following the exceptional experiences their children had at U-M. We can't thank the Hadley family enough for their commitment to improving the U-M student experience for generations of future Wolverines.

- Martino Harmon, Vice President for Student Life

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