Oral Roberts University Mike Carter Athletic Center


Built to empower the next generation of athletes at one of the nation’s fastest-growing universities.
The opening of the Mike Carter Athletic Center reflects Oral Roberts University’s continued growth and commitment to student-athlete development. Enrollment has increased for 14 consecutive years, surpassing 5,000 students in the fall of 2022, while the university expands its academic programs, technology resources and faculty support to cultivate Spirit-empowered leaders.
Wallace Design Collective provided civil and structural engineering and landscape architecture services for the three-story, 50,000 square foot facility. The athletic center features two NCAA regulation basketball courts for men’s and women’s teams, an expansive sports performance space, a stadium-style meeting room and 30 administrative and coaches’ offices. Named in honor of ORU Athletic Director Emeritus Mike Carter, who now serves as Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations, the center provides a state-of-the-art hub for athletics, training and team operations.
photography: ©Simon Hurst Photography
2023 Associated Builders and Contractors of Oklahoma – Excellence in Construction Award in Exterior Finishes Under $2 Million
2023 Associated Builders and Contractors of Oklahoma – Excellence in Construction Award in Institutional: $10 Million to $25 Million