Akin Auditorium
Part of the original campus built in 1937. Connected to the north end of what is now known as Hardin Hall, the wing contained an auditorium adorned with arched windows, arcade aisles, wooden beams, and a vaulted ceiling.

In 1984, the auditorium was named J.W. and Nita Akin Auditorium, dedicated to a couple who had devoted time, effort and money to advance the music department at Midwestern. In 1983, they presented $60,000 to make possible the installation of a Kimball pipe organ that is housed in the auditorium. The auditorium seats 425 and is used for a variety of guest speaker and musical programs.

Bea Wood Hall
Bea Wood Hall was constructed as a women’s dormitory in 1954 and named for Mrs. Frank Wood who, with her husband Frank, had added to the facilities of the college with funds and time. Today Bea Wood Hall houses applied arts and sciences, aviation management, bible studies, English, foreign language, housing and residence life, humanities, MSU press, philosophy, Spectrum, and Voices magazine.

Bolin Hall, then called the Science Building, was completed in 1966.
Today Bolin Hall houses biology, chemistry, College of Science and Mathematics, computer science, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics, and SACS accreditation.

Construction on Bridwell Hall was complete in September 1998. The newest MSU facility is a sleek three-story building for the health sciences division complete with a 147-seat lecture hall. The building was named after J.S. Bridwell, a well-known Wichita Falls rancher and oilman, who was also instrumental in establishing Sheppard Field, later known as Sheppard Air Force Base. Bridwell Hall houses the College of Health Sciences & Human Services, dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic sciences and respiratory care.

The Central Plant was completed in 1967.

A new university student center was constructed in 1951 and in 1961 it was named Clark Student Center in honor of C. H. Clark, one of the city’s outstanding educational leaders. The center originally included a game room, a formal lounge and a barbershop. The Clark Student Center now encompasses a total of 53,050 square feet. Today the Clark Student Center houses Aramark Dining Services, associate vice president for student affairs, Barns and Nobel Bookstore, Clark Student Center director, Clark Student Center information center, Corner Perk (snackbar), counseling center, dean of students, post office, recreation room, student activities, student development, student government, Sundance Court (food court), University Programming Board, and Wai-Kun (yearbook).

The coliseum has been home to the university's athletic department for 37 years, and it is the site of all MSU home basketball and volleyball events. Built in 1969, the facility was renamed D.L. Ligon Coliseum in 1975 to honor legendary employee D.L. Ligon. Beside the 5,200-seat arena, the building also features a practice gymnasium, weight room, wellness center, training room, locker rooms, and classrooms, as well as the athletic offices.

Named for Will Daniel who was a governing board member, was originally moved to campus from Sheppard Air Force Base. It served as a dormitory for years. The original building was demolished in 1981 and rebuilt in 1990. Today Daniel Hall is home to the Physical Plant and the Purchasing Office.

Fall 2006 saw the opening of the new 88,000 sq. ft. Dillard College of Business Administration building, made possible in part by donations from the A.R. Dillard family, Priddy Foundation, Bryant Edwards Foundation, and J. S. Bridwell Foundation.. The $18 million building incorporates $1.1 million in state-of-the-art technology. Besides classrooms and faculty offices, the two-story complex boasts a 140-seat auditorium, a community seminar room, auditorium dining room, faculty library, computer labs, and its very own real-time stock ticker in the Cyber Café.

Also known as the Robotics Lab, the 2,469 sq. ft. building houses two labs with milling machines and robots and is used by both engineering students and manufacturing engineering technology students.

The Fain Fine Arts Center was dedicated by former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe on February 2, 1978. The Fain Fine Art Center houses art, the box office, Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts, mass communications, music, Fain Fine Arts Theatre, TV-2 (TV studio) and the Wichitan (campus newspaper).

Fain Hall was renovated in 1997 to include new restrooms, a chair lift and a new entrance on the north side. Fain Hall houses all sorority chapter rooms including Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi, and Sigma Kappa.

The Ferguson Building was completed in 1947 through funds given by the W. P. Fergusons in memory of their son, Billy, for use as a School of Animal Husbandry. Today, Ferguson Hall houses the Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education, Education and Teacher Certification.

The McCoy Engineering Hall was completed in 1949 as the result of an original gift by Movle Fowler in memory of his wife, Darle. It was built to house the technical training programs. Today the McCoy Engineering Hall houses Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Physics.

Hardin Administration Building was one of the first two buildings constructed on the present campus. The building was completed March, 1937 at a price of $390,000 and was home to all offices and classrooms plus the library, gymnasium and auditorium.

Hardin South, which was originally the gymnasium in Hardin Administration Building, was reconstructed in 1969 into offices. Today, Hardin South houses academic services, admissions, career management center, financial aid, international student services, military recruitment, registrar, testing services, upward bound, and veteran's affairs.

The Music Building and Music Education Building were both moved on campus from Sheppard Air Force Base after World War II. They had been frame barracks for basic training pilots. On the Hardin campus they were first used by the School of Horology and School of Radio and Electronics. In 1949 they were bricked to resemble the other permanent campus buildings. Today the Music Building houses the MSU Band. Please call 940-397-4583 for information.

Moffett Library was dedicated in May 1964 and was named in honor of the late Senator George (Cotton) Moffett of Vernon, who had sponsored the legislative act making Midwestern a state institution. The building covers 54,499 square feet. Please call 940-397-4202 for more information or visit the library online at libary.mwsu.edu

Martin Hall was the first library at MSU, which was then called Martin Library. It was completed in 1946 and was expanded in 1948. It housed the university library until Moffett Library was completed in 1964. Today, Martin Hall houses criminal justice, health and public administration, and social work.

McCullough Hall was named for Mary, the wife of Everett McCullough who was a longtime member and former chairman of the Board of Directors. McCullough is now the home of manufacturing engineering technology.

Originally moved from Sheppard Air Force Base, McGaha Hall was named after Charles McGaha, a civic leader who provided funds for the brick facing. McGaha Hall is now home to the Academic Support Center. Academic Support Center 397-4684

Memorial Hall, a dormitory for women built in 1945, was one of the first two dormitories completed on campus. Today, Memorial Hall is home to Information Systems (397-4278) and Telecommunications (397-4555).

The building presently known as O`Donohoe was originally constructed as a girls' dormitory in 1950 and was named Queen’s Hall. Today O'Donohoe houses, British studies, College of Liberal Arts, history, international studies, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Part of the Physical Plant complex, this 1,987 sq. ft. shop was built in 1949.

Located in the Hampstead House on the North end of Campus. To reach the MSU Police Department please call 397-4239.

The Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers baccalaureate degrees with majors in English, history, humanities, international studies, political science, psychology, sociology, and Spanish. The college also offers minors in these fields as well as French and philosophy. In addition to the traditional Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, the programs of the college include the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, with an emphasis in professional development and in an occupational specialty. Please call 940-397-4030 for more information.

The Old University Press was the third building constructed in 1940-41 and was initially used to train precision tool operators during the war years. Today, it is utilized as the Print and Supply Shop (397-4235) as well as the University Credit Union (397-4622).

The Vinson Health Center was originally the Vinson Infirmary named for Jerry Vinson, who contributed toward its rehabilitation. Today the Vinson Health Center is home to health services. For more information call 940-397-4231.

Welcome to the Midwestern State University Student Wellness Center. Your 51,000 square foot facility was built in the summer of 2009, and is completed with the best equipment available on the market (CYBEX) and (TRUE). We have over 75 pieces of free weights and machines and 50 different pieces of cardiovascular equipment each having an entertainment monitor (television) for student, faculty and staff use. In addition, there is an indoor track, state-of-the-art group fitness rooms, an outdoor aquatics area, and fully equipped gymnasium. For more information call 940-397-4838.

Located on the South Campus at MSU.The mission of the Office of Alumni Relations is to identify, cultivate and strengthen relationships among former students, graduates and friends while promoting and enhancing the university's mission and commitment to academic excellence, productive scholarship, and personal growth.

The colonial Dutch barn building located west of the Sikes Guesthouse has served as a shop for original owner, Louis Sikes, and later as a studio for President Barker's wife Maxine. The two-story structure was also used as a guest apartment.

Built in 1939, the one-story, 918 sq. ft. cottage, complete with wood-burning fireplace, was the first building constructed on the Sikes acreage and served as the family's home while the mansion was under construction.

Originally opened in 1967 and donated to MSU in 2005, the museum moved from primarily children's science-based exhibits to a revitalized and broader outlet for art openings and exhibits. The 27,824 square feet of inside space also has a courtyard, canopy, storage buildings, and dock area. It sits on .34 acres of land next to Sikes Lake.

The Outdoor Recreation Center is a 125' X 70' metal building that allows a wide array of uses. The large classroom doubles as a meeting and activities room with a capacity for approximately 200 people. Windows and doors on the west side of the building offer a view of Sikes Lake from inside the facility.

Built in 1938 by Louis Sikes, this two-story, landmark home of over 9,000 gross sq. ft. sits on a 43 acre lot. It was acquired by MSU in the 1970s and has served as the official residence of the university's presidents. The Committee for the Preservation of Sikes House, established in 2004, consists of design and architectural specialists, community members, and university personnel who oversee the preservation of the structural and architectural integrity of the house and its grounds.

The 8,836 sq. ft. metal structure next to Sikes Lake is used for university meetings, social gatherings, and fitness classes. Large windows on the west side allow a beautiful view of the lake and jogging path.