Academic, Administrative, and Other Buildings
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts houses classrooms, offices, and gallery space for the Department of Art. Constructed in 2012, its name honors the memory of Eula Mae and John Baugh, whose family foundation made the lead gift for the building.
Bawcom Student Union was named in honor of former president Dr. Jerry Bawcom. Completed in 2014, this 112,500 square-foot building interlocks with Crusader Stadium and offers an assortment of dining areas, Campus Store, Student Life offices, Baptist Student Ministries, rooms for band programs, and multi-functional rooms including the McLane Great Hall.
C.R. Clements Building was built in 1981, thanks to a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kirkpatrick in honor of Mr. C.R. Clements. The building was renovated in 2001 and houses offices for Advancement and University Relations. An addition of 4,000 square feet was completed in 2016.
Cru Community Clinic previously housed the Baptist Student Ministry. The building was completely renovated in 2019. It now houses a combined interprofessional community clinic for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Counseling.
Curtis Mansion houses the Campus Planning and Support Services Division, Construction Services Department, and Safety Department. The structure was originally built in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Davidson Building was made possible through a gift from the estate of C.J. “Red” Davidson. Constructed in 1983, the complex provides classrooms, computer facilities, and office space for Computer Science, Engineering, English, and Modern Foreign Languages.
Engineering Design Building was completed in 2019 and accommodates space for classrooms, laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces for the Engineering program. The facility includes four “smart” classrooms, a digital design lab that can double as a classroom, an electronics lab, a conference room, a student lounge, and a large fabrication workshop where students can test their designs by building them using wood, metal, plastics, and other materials.
Frazier Hall, built in 1960, provides offices for various functions including Reserve Officers' Training Corps and Athletic Division's, Strength and Conditioning staff.
Hardy Hall, built in 1929, was named in honor of former president Dr. J.C. Hardy. It was renovated in 2015 to accommodate the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s classrooms, offices, and laboratories. An addition was completed in 2019 to house the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Master of Science in Physician Assistant programs.
Heard Hall, constructed in 1919, was originally used as a women’s residence hall until 1960. The building currently houses academic offices.
Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center was completed in 2012 and dedicated in February 2013. The building houses faculty offices, classrooms, and simulation laboratories for the Scott & White School of Nursing. The lead gift for the building was contributed by the Paul and Jane Meyer Family Foundation, and the building was named for Paul Meyer’s mother, who during her lifetime worked as both a nurse and a teacher.
J.W. Williams Service Center is located on the northern edge of the campus, at 800 Industrial Park Road. The building is named for J.W. Williams, who served as maintenance supervisor for the campus from 1936 to 1941 and from 1948 to 1977. This property was purchased in 2012 and renovations were completed in 2013. This facility now houses offices and shops for the Physical Plant Department and for custodial services.
Mabee Student Success Center was made possible by a grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. Built in 1973, the building was expanded in 1995 and renovated in 2015. The building contains Robert and Linda Black Center for Counseling, Disability and Testing Services, Health Services Center, Career Services, Center for Academic Excellence, Center for Global Engagement, International Student Services, Cru Card and Copy Services, Mabee Market, Post Office, and University Police.
Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation was completed in 2024 and supports the College of Education. Named in honor of the friendship between Belton High School graduates Evan Smith and Logan Marek, the building includes spaces to accommodate various learning styles including academic support rooms, classrooms, laboratories, high impact zone, immersion room, outdoor exploration zone, and play and socialization room.
Musick Alumni Center and Museum at Parker House was originally named in honor of former president and chancellor Dr. Bobby E. Parker and his wife Marietta by the donor, Mrs. JoAn Musick-Flowers. In 1989, the residence opened and is where the Parkers resided until Dr. Parker assumed the role of chancellor in 1991. Dr. Jerry Bawcom and his wife, Vicky, were the last president and first lady to live in the house. When Dr. Bawcom became chancellor in 2009 and moved to a home off campus, the house was remodeled and converted into the Musick Alumni Center and Museum.
Parker Academic Center is a multipurpose facility housing classrooms, offices, and student laboratories for the College of Education and the McLane College of Business. The facility was completed in 2002 and was named in honor of Dr. Bobby E. Parker, former UMHB President.
Paul and Jane Meyer Christian Studies Center was made possible by a gift from Paul and Jane Meyer and was completed in 2008. This building contains offices, classrooms, a library, and a chapel for the College of Christian Studies.
President’s Home was built in 2009 as the campus residence for the UMHB first family. Dr. Randy O’Rear and his wife, Julie, were the first president and first lady to live in the house.
Presser Hall was made possible by a gift from the Presser Foundation and contains studios, practice rooms, and faculty offices for the Music Department, as well as Hughes Recital Hall named in memory of J.K. and Annie Hughes. The building was constructed in 1929. The recital hall was refurbished in 1979 through a generous gift made by Raymond L. Dillard and Genevieve Hughes Dillard (Class of 1931).
Sanderford Administrative Complex, named in memory of the parents of T.E. Sanderford, was made possible by a substantial gift from Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Sanderford. Built in 1979, the complex houses the administrative offices of the University including the Admissions and Recruiting, Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar. Renovations to the building were made in 1997, and a two-story addition was completed in 2007.
Sue and Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center was completed in 2017. The facility is designed to double as an academic building and a performance venue. The centerpiece of the facility is a 524-seat theater, complete with orchestra pit, rigging, and proscenium stage.
Townsend Memorial Library, named for Dr. and Mrs. E.G. Townsend, contains approximately 150,000 volumes, including bound periodicals and microfilm, and receives over 4,500 current periodicals and newspapers. The fully automated library has access to the Internet, electronic journals (more than 3,500 of which are full-text), and numerous electronic databases. This building was constructed in 1961 and remodeled in 1994.
W.W. Walton Chapel was completed in the spring of 1967. Named for donor W.W. Walton of Bartlett, the building serves as a chapel and an auditorium. The facility was remodeled in 2003.
Wells Science Hall, named for former president Dr. E.H. Wells, was constructed in 1920. It is devoted to classrooms, laboratories, and offices for Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Physics, undergraduate Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. The building was renovated in 1996, 2001, and 2013.
York House supports the Office of English as a Second Language.
York Science Center, named in memory of longtime faculty member Dr. C.L. York, provides offices, classrooms, and laboratories for the Biology and Chemistry departments and also contains the Anne Ammons Brindley Auditorium. The building was completed in 1996.