The design of the new Morse Arena just completed the schematic design. The university anticipates that the groundwork for utilities will begin in late fall of 2025, and full-site construction will begin in spring 2026. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to UMS, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, as well as related matching funds. The design firm is WBRC, and the construction manager is Consigli Construction.