Beaver Stadium’s $700M renovation continues. See 9 stories on major updates
These curated articles all report on the progress and impact of Penn State's $700 million renovation of Beaver Stadium. They discuss funding, construction, naming rights and new uses for the stadium beyond football.
Crews demolished the press box in January 2025 to begin major work on the stadium’s west side. Penn State received a $25 million donation from the Misitano family for the project, and the university approved a $50 million naming rights deal for the field, now called West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The athletic department also considers adding sponsor logos to help fund the renovations. Penn State uses donor gifts to fund the construction, and recognizes major contributors with naming honors for new spaces such as the welcome center.
NO. 1: FORMER TRUSTEE’S NAME WILL BE ON BEAVER STADIUM’S WELCOME CENTER AFTER $10M GIFT
It’s the fourth eight-figure gift toward the project that the university has announced. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Sauber
NO. 2: PENN STATE’S BEAVER STADIUM PRESS BOX DEMOLISHED AS PART OF $700M RENOVATION. SEE IT COME DOWN
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning to watch the demolition. | Published January 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Abby Drey
NO. 3: PENN STATE HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN $66M IN GIFTS TOWARD BEAVER STADIUM PROJECT. SEE TOP DONORS
The renovation project could cost as much as $700 million. | Published January 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Halie Kines
NO. 4: BEAVER STADIUM ISN’T THE ONLY MAJOR PENN STATE PROJECT UNDERWAY. HERE’S WHERE 7 OTHERS STAND
One of the most recently completed projects is the new Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Halie Kines
NO. 5: AS BEAVER STADIUM RENOVATION WORK CONTINUES, PENN STATE’S AD SHARES NEW DETAILS ABOUT PROJECT
“In the end the guiding principle for all of this it to ensure that the legacy of this incredible facility and environment continue for years to come,” Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft said. | Published February 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Sauber
NO. 6: PENN STATE TRUSTEES APPROVE $50M NAMING RIGHTS DEAL FOR FIELD AT BEAVER STADIUM. WHAT TO KNOW
It will be known as the West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium for the next 15 years. | Published March 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Sauber
NO. 7: INSIDE LOOK AT PENN STATE FOOTBALL’S BEAVER STADIUM DURING $700M RENOVATION
The public got a look at the inside of Beaver Stadium over Blue-White weekend, the first time since major renovations began. | Published April 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Abby Drey
NO. 8: CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION HAPPENING ACROSS PENN STATE’S CAMPUS. SEE THE PROJECTS
New buildings, expansions and renovations are happening all over campus. | Published June 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jessica McAllister
NO. 9: PENN STATE FOOTBALL ADDS ADDITIONAL SEASON TICKETS FOR TEMPORARY SEATING. WHAT TO KNOW
The seats will be located on the east side of the stadium. | Published July 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Sauber
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