In the midst of multiple scandals that have rocked Northwestern Athletics, there is still one issue that NU has been facing for the past year: building the new Ryan Field. The university’s plan to construct a new state-of-the-art facility has faced plenty of backlash from Evanston’s residents, but Northwestern will still attempt to complete the $800 million renovation. With the Evanston Land Commission voting on the project in five days, the first major hurdle for the renovation to clear, here is everything you need to know about the new Ryan Field.
The Basics
In late September 2022, Northwestern revealed its plans for a new stadium to the public.