The Huey P. Long Field House has always been linked to well-being and community; a legacy continued through LSU’s College of Human Sciences & Education. Disciplines currently housed within the building enhance the health and wellness of society through teaching, research, and outreach programs.
Investing in a legacy of well-being and community
through a partnership with LSU, LSUfoundation and the State of Louisiana,
along with corporate and individual gifts
Investing in a legacy of well-being and community
through a partnership with LSU, Lsu foundation and the State of Louisiana,
along with corporate and individual gifts
“Not a day goes by when someone does not share a personal story about the Huey P. Long Field House. Life happened in this building. We are so honored to be a part of the team to bring this icon back to life and to call this historic building our new college home. We are changemakers – the learning, innovation, and research that will take place in the field house will positively impact communities across Louisiana for generations to come.”
Roland W. Mitchell, PhD | Dean and E.B. "Ted" Robert Professor
Phase Two Classroom Wing and College Lawn Enhancement
Phase Two will add 440 classroom seats to address campus needs, allowing students a shorter time to degree. It also includes enhancements to the college lawn, creating a community gathering place for students to enjoy.
Philanthropic investments will support innovative programs and cutting-edge spaces
$25 Million in LA State Capital Outlay Funding
LSU College of Human Sciences & Education is in the process of renovating the historic Huey P. Long Field House through a partnership with LSU, LSU Foundation, and the State of Louisiana, along with corporate and individual gifts.
Corporate and individual recognition opportunities are available.
Phase Two will add 440 classroom seats to address campus needs, allowing students a shorter time to degree. It also includes enhancements to the college lawn, creating a community gathering place for students to enjoy.
NEW naming opportunities are available in Phase Two.
Your philanthropic investments within the renovated facility will allow CHSE to better address a myriad of health and social issues that harm our state and beyond: education, mental health, juvenile justice, and diabetes, to name a few. We are committed to leading this crucial effort by investing in innovative programs and research.
To recognize and celebrate investors, individuals and friends of CHSE, several naming opportunities* are available throughout the Huey P. Long Field House and in outdoor common areas.
The spaces in green are still available.
Join the history of Huey P. Long Field House with these naming opportunities!
* All naming opportunities require the approval of the college dean, the LSU executive vice president and provost, the LSU president, and the LSU Board of Supervisors and must comply with state law, Permanent Memorandum Number 2 issued by the president, and LSU Policy Statement 70.
Conceptual images may not represent final construction.
Central Lawn
The Central Lawn is the premier naming space in the renovated field house, which creates a memorial for all those who used the historic pool, especially the student-athletes who represented LSU through swimming and diving. A much-beloved memory for many in our community, the pool is memorialized in this design by the unique lane-stripe pattern in the landscape.
The Central Lawn at the Huey P. Long field house is the heart of the newly restored facility. Its revamped design offers an ideal location for College and student functions and activities, presenting unique opportunities for naming rights. With 44 available columns, there are many opportunities to choose from. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of history!
The West Plaza provides a stunning and sophisticated ingress to and egress from the Central Lawn via an ADA-compliant ramp, which opens up access to the PMAC to the South, the Track Stadium to the West, and the Women’s Gymnastic Facility to the North.
A stunning new space absent from the original HPLFH footprint encourages gathering and community opportunities for students, visitors, and alumn who visit this iconic space. Sure to be a gathering place for students before and after class, the outdoor space is ideal for tailgating as we support our favorite Tiger teams.
The Main Entry and Lobby have undergone a stunning renovation and restoration, bringing back the ornate marble, coping, and terrazzo floors to their original beauty. One of the standout features of the renovation is the magnificent Tiger Mosaic that now separates the Lobby from the Ballroom and is on full display for all to see. This space is now more welcoming than ever, and you can claim naming rights as part of this glorious renewal.
Professor Emerita Laura F. Lindsay, PhD, a champion for students, preservation, and the arts, served LSU with distinction in a career spanning nearly four decades as an LSU faculty member and administrator. Prior to her retirement in 2013 as founding dean of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, she initiated the facility planning effort that resulted in the renovation of the iconic Huey P. Long Field House.
NAMED, Thank You!
Dean’s Suite
The new Dean's Suite, home of CHSE, offers naming opportunities for individuals, companies, or friends of the College.
Amelia M. Lee School of Kinesiology Director’s Admin Suite
Amelia M. Lee, PhD, began her academic career at LSU in 1971 as an assistant professor in what was known then as the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Recognized as an outstanding teacher at both undergraduate and graduate levels, she was an exemplary mentor to doctoral and master’s students. Lee’s contributions to the burgeoning field of kinesiology led to her induction in 1990 as an Active Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology, the highest honor in the field. Appointed chair of the Department of Kinesiology in 1998, she led the unit through a period of exponential growth. Having built the foundation for what is now the School of Kinesiology, Lee retired from LSU in 2008 after an academic career spanning nearly four decades. Soon after her retirement, she accepted the position of executive director of the American Kinesiology Association.
NAMED, Thank You!
Social Work Director’s Suite
This suite offers opportunities for alumna to name the entire suite of the school or any portion thereof. The suite enjoys modern, spacious, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Ochsner Health has made a $4 million leadership gift to LSU’s College of Human Sciences & Education, establishing the Ochsner Wellness Center within the Huey P. Long Field House.
Dr. Monroe J. Rathbone, Jr. & Mrs. Barbarba F. Rathbone Human Anatomy & Cadaver Laboratory
Dr. Rathbone was a renowned surgeon in Baton Rouge and a two-time LSU graduate. Mrs. Rathbone, also an LSU graduate, was a community leader and prolific volunteer. May their legacy inspire you toward discovery, service, and healing.
NAMED, Thank You!
Richard & Lori Pellerin Athletic Training Suite
LSU alumni, entrepreneurs, and real estate magnates, the Pellerins have entrenched themselves in the Baton Rouge community and embodied a spirit of service, generosity, and philanthropy. In 1999, the Pellerins began Century with a focus on putting people first and doing the right thing. Their innovative healthcare solutions quickly gained popularity, but what sets Century apart is Richard and Lori’s emphasis on building and nurturing relationships.
NAMED, Thank You!
Laboratories
The new CHSE Laboratories position the College as “the destination” for discovery, innovation, and research. Permanent endowments will be created for labs, with naming opportunities for individuals and corporations.
Individuals and corporations have the opportunity to create permanent endowments and have their names attached to them. These naming opportunities are truly exceptional. With 12 available classrooms, there's still time to get yours. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of history!
BROC Physicians proudly sponsor this classroom, recognizing kinesiology’s vital role in promoting holistic well-being. BROC is honored to participate in training LSU students, empowering them to be future leaders in musculoskeletal health and making lifelong contributions to healthier lives and communities.
NAMED, Thank You!
Offices
If you're an individual or corporation looking to make a lasting impact, you can create permanent endowments and have them named after you. These naming opportunities are unique, so be a part of CHSE's history. There are currently 110 classroom opportunities available for naming rights.
Named Offices: Outreach & Engagement Suite Reception – Dr. Jyric and Maisha Sims
Outreach & Engagement Suite Conference Room – Lisa and David Hanchey
To recognize and celebrate investors, individuals and friends of CHSE, several naming opportunities* are available throughout the Huey P. Long Field House and in outdoor common areas.
The spaces in green are still available.
Join the history of Huey P. Long Field House with these naming opportunities!
Central Lawn
The Central Lawn is the premier naming space in the renovated field house, which creates a memorial for all those who used the historic pool, especially the student-athletes who represented LSU through swimming and diving. A much-beloved memory for many in our community, the pool is memorialized in this design by the unique lane-stripe pattern in the landscape.
The Central Lawn at the Huey P. Long field house is the heart of the newly restored facility. Its revamped design offers an ideal location for College and student functions and activities, presenting unique opportunities for naming rights. With 44 available columns, there are many opportunities to choose from. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of history!
The West Plaza provides a offers a stunning and sophisticated ingress to and egress from the Central Lawn via an ADA-compliant ramp, which opens up access to the PMAC to the South, the Track Stadium to the West, and the Women’s Gymnastic Facility to the North.
A stunning new space absent from the original HPLFH footprint encourages gathering and community opportunities for students, visitors, and alumn who visit this iconic space. Sure to be a gathering place for students before and after class, the outdoor space is ideal for tailgating as we support our favorite Tiger teams.
The Main Entry and Lobby have undergone a stunning renovation and restoration, bringing back the ornate marble, coping, and terrazzo floors to their original beauty. One of the standout features of the renovation is the magnificent Tiger Mosaic that now separates the Lobby from the Ballroom and is on full display for all to see. This space is now more welcoming than ever, and you can claim naming rights as part of this glorious renewal.
Professor Emerita Laura F. Lindsay, PhD, a champion for students, preservation, and the arts, served LSU with distinction in a career spanning nearly four decades as an LSU faculty member and administrator. Prior to her retirement in 2013 as founding dean of the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education, she initiated the facility planning effort that resulted in the renovation of the iconic Huey P. Long Field House.
NAMED, Thank You!
Dean’s Suite
The new Dean's Suite, home of CHSE, offers naming opportunities for individuals, companies, or friends of the College.
Amelia M. Lee School of Kinesiology Director’s Admin Suite
Amelia M. Lee, PhD, began her academic career at LSU in 1971 as an assistant professor in what was known then as the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Recognized as an outstanding teacher at both undergraduate and graduate levels, she was an exemplary mentor to doctoral and master’s students. Lee’s contributions to the burgeoning field of kinesiology led to her induction in 1990 as an Active Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology, the highest honor in the field. Appointed chair of the Department of Kinesiology in 1998, she led the unit through a period of exponential growth. Having built the foundation for what is now the School of Kinesiology, Lee retired from LSU in 2008 after an academic career spanning nearly four decades. Soon after her retirement, she accepted the position of executive director of the American Kinesiology Association.
NAMED, Thank You!
Social Work Director’s Suite
This suite offers opportunities for alumna to name the entire suite of the school or any portion thereof. The suite enjoys modern, spacious, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Ochsner Health has made a $4 million leadership gift to LSU’s College of Human Sciences & Education, establishing the Ochsner Wellness Center within the Huey P. Long Field House.
Ochsner Health Establishes Ochsner Wellness Center
Dr. Monroe J. Rathbone, Jr. & Mrs. Barbarba F. Rathbone Human Anatomy & Cadaver Laboratory
Dr. Rathbone was a renowned surgeon in Baton Rouge and a two-time LSU graduate. Mrs. Rathbone, also an LSU graduate, was a community leader and prolific volunteer. May their legacy inspire you toward discovery, service, and healing.
NAMED, Thank You!
Richard & Lori Pellerin Athletic Training Suite
LSU alumni, entrepreneurs, and real estate magnates, the Pellerins have entrenched themselves in the Baton Rouge community and embodied a spirit of service, generosity, and philanthropy. In 1999, the Pellerins began Century with a focus on putting people first and doing the right thing. Their innovative healthcare solutions quickly gained popularity, but what sets Century apart is Richard and Lori’s emphasis on building and nurturing relationships.
NAMED, Thank You!
Laboratories
The new CHSE Laboratories position the College as “the destination” for discovery, innovation, and research. Permanent endowments will be created for labs, with naming opportunities for individuals and corporations.
Individuals and corporations have the opportunity to create permanent endowments and have their names attached to them. These naming opportunities are truly exceptional. With 12 available classrooms, there's still time to get yours. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of history!
BROC Physicians proudly sponsor this classroom, recognizing kinesiology’s vital role in promoting holistic well-being. BROC is honored to participate in training LSU students, empowering them to be future leaders in musculoskeletal health and making lifelong contributions to healthier lives and communities.
NAMED, Thank You!
Offices
If you're an individual or corporation looking to make a lasting impact, you can create permanent endowments and have them named after you. These naming opportunities are unique, so be a part of CHSE's history. There are currently 110 classroom opportunities available for naming rights.
Named Offices: Outreach & Engagement Suite Reception – Dr. Jyric and Maisha Sims
Outreach & Engagement Suite Conference Room – Lisa and David Hanchey
There are only 5 meeting spaces available. You can create permanent endowments named after you to leave a lasting impact. Named Meeting Spaces: Recruiting Suite Meeting Room – Curt & Rene (Durrett) Schafer
* All naming opportunities require the approval of the college dean, the LSU executive vice president and provost, the LSU president, and the LSU Board of Supervisors and must comply with state law, Permanent Memorandum Number 2 issued by the president, and LSU Policy Statement 70. Conceptual images may not represent the final construction.
Recapturing the spirit of the HPL Field House
The Huey P. Long Field House was the epicenter of student life when it opened in 1932 and served as the first student union. It originally stood in the middle of the campus and was the hub of activity. From the 1930s through the 1960s, students, faculty, and staff could be seen hanging out at the swimming pool, playing racquetball, playing intramural sports in the gymnasium, or enjoying ice cream at the soda fountain.
As a meeting space for many social activities, women and men frequented the Field House beauty parlor and barbershop in preparation for dates and dances in the ballroom. The Field House was more than just a building. It was where memories were made, records were broken, love stories began, and lifelong friendships were forged.
Help us capture the spirit of the HPL Field House by sharing your fond memories and experiences at LSU.
"I remember, as a preteen swimming in the pool with a family friend who was attending LSU at that time. Awesome place from a young perspective. Flash forward a few years and I attended LSU Majoring in Civil Engineering, and again swam in the pool under a PE elective, SCUBA diving. Great times swimming there, certified diver as well as graduated CE."
Charles Everhardt III | LSU 1973
"I learned how to swim in that pool during my last semester at LSU. It was the summer semester, and I was taking one class needed for graduation. I decided to do something fun and take a swimming class. As a child of an LSU employee, I swam in the pool as a child and was always amazed by the size of the pool and the architecture of the building. The swimming class was taught by the LSU swimming coach, and my class included a few older students, a Nigerian prince and me. We all had to set goals at the beginning of the class, and I wanted to be able to jump off the high diving board. Despite taking swimming lessons as a child, I had a fear of jumping in a pool and swimming in deep water. The swim coach worked with me to overcome those fears, and on the last day of class, I jumped off the diving board, but not the tallest board. I was appalled when I learned the pool had been closed and the building left to rot. I'm so glad the renovations are underway. I can't wait to see the finished product."
Darlene Templet Denstorff | LSU 1980
We have a vision for tomorrow
The renovated HPL Field House will support innovative programs and cutting-edge spaces. Your help will enable CHSE to secure resources to fulfill our mission—enhance the quality of life across the lifespan. Click below to see our vision for the future of learning.
The Master Plan
Check back soon for an overview of the layout.
Inspired Outdoor Learning
Visualize how the new spaces will facilitate innovative learning.
Immersive Learning Spaces
Technologically advanced 21st Century technology.
Conceptual images may not represent final construction.
Giving Highlight
LSU’s Human Anatomy Lab: Where the Science of Anatomy Meets the Art of Medicine
Why do plans for the new, high-tech HPL Field House have expanded space for a centuries-old kinesiology class?
No Course Like It on Campus
Prosection students identify anatomical structures within a previously dissected cadaver. In dissection class, students learn how to perform dissection themselves. Undergraduates take introductory anatomy classes before applying to enter two advanced classes—prosection and dissection.
“There’s no course like it on campus,” says Professor Emeritus Dennis Landin, PhD, one of the lab’s founders and chair of LSU’s Institutional Review Board.
A Generous Gift
“It’s a huge advantage for anyone going into the medical field,” asserts Maritza Martinez (BS Kinesiology, 2020). She continues, “Having this hands-on experience with cadaver dissection, I’ll be more confident when I start a medical graduate program.” Thanks to a $1 million gift from the Rathbone family, an expanded state-of-the-art lab will be a part of the renovated Huey P. Long Field House and accommodate more students.
