At the heart of the complex is the Research and Performance Center, an innovative facility that redefines the intersection of academics and athletics. On its east side will be a premier space dedicated to strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and nutrition. On the west side will be the grandstand for Marauders football, with seating for about 2,500 fans.
During the week, the center's upper level will function as classroom space for students in the Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, where future healthcare professionals will learn in a hands-on environment alongside scholar-athletes.
Also central to the new complex is the Multipurpose Sports Dome, an inflatable structure that will serve as the home venue for soccer and softball. Spanning 275 feet by 400 feet with a height of 85 feet at its peak, it will be the largest facility of its kind in North Dakota.
Designed for year-round use, the dome will be a vital resource not only for University of Mary scholar-athletes but also for the broader Bismarck-Mandan community. Local youth sports organizations, club teams, and regional tournaments will have rental access to the space.
