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We had some big news come out of Albany yesterday as the University announced plans for a $24 million upgrade to its athletic facilities. Construction on the new complex is slated to begin in mid-April.

Among the upgrades are a new football and soccer facility as well as renovations to the current track and field facility and the installation of a turf playing surface for recreational use. University sources anticipate the football complex to be ready for the Danes’ final home game of 2012.

 "Now, thanks to overwhelming public and private support, we are moving forward with a project that will upgrade our athletic facilities ... to the standard that our successful Division I program merits," University President George Philip said during the press conference.

The site of the new facility will be adjacent to SEFCU Arena where Varsity Field, home of the Great Dane soccer teams, currently stands.

This is exciting news for the America East as it represents the second announcement in less than a week of one our schools building new facilities. Boston University announced the planned construction of a new venue earlier this week.

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