The Campus
Texas Wesleyan University’s campus is located in east Fort Worth. The campus includes more than 83 acres four miles southeast of downtown and is located on one of the highest points in the city. The heritage of Texas Wesleyan is reflected in some of the historic buildings with Georgian style columns, while progress is seen in the contemporary design of the newer buildings.
This mixture of old and new is reflected in all aspects of Texas Wesleyan University's life where new and innovative ideas complement more than a century of traditions. As a part of the Texas Wesleyan’s 2020 vision, the University is completing major upgrades throughout the campus.
James C. Armstrong & Elizabeth Means Armstrong Hall (1957) is a residence hall for 144 students and includes a guest room, a large living room, a recreational area, kitchen, and laundry facilities. It was a gift of the late Elizabeth Means Armstrong (1898-1993), an alumna, a trustee, and principal philanthropist of the University. It was renovated and modernized in 2014 thanks to a generous donation from James C. Armstrong and his children.
Armstrong Mabee Business Building (1957) houses the offices, classrooms, and computer laboratories for the School of Business Administration and Professional Programs, Graduate Studies in Business, and the Weekend/Evening Program. This building was originally named for Judge George W. Armstrong. It was renamed in 1989 to acknowledge the contribution of the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation that provided matching funds for remodeling.
Maxine and Edward L. Baker Building (c. 1927) is named to honor the Bakers and the Baker Family. Dedicated on November 21, 2008, it recognizes Edward L. Baker who served as Chairman of the Board from 1955 to 1969. Maxine Baker received an honorary doctorate degree from the University in 1979. The building houses a community center/reception hall, and the West Express Eatery.
Baker-Martin House (1928, moved to campus in 1996) houses the Office of Admissions. Originally located in the Riverside area of Fort Worth, it was moved to the campus in 1996. James B. Baker built the Georgian-style home across the street from his business, Baker Brothers Nursery, one of the first nursery and landscaping operations in North Texas. The Baker family has a long history of involvement with Texas Wesleyan University. J.B. Baker served on the Board of Trustees of Polytechnic College from 1895-1913. His son, Edward L. Baker, Sr., served on the Texas Wesleyan College Board of Trustees as a member, Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Chairman of the Board from 1945 until his death November 29, 1969. Edward Baker's daughter, Louella Baker Martin, is a trustee of the University. Because of her great affection and memories of the Baker-Martin home and the long-standing relationship of the family with Texas Wesleyan University, Mrs. Martin donated the home to the University.
Louella Baker-Martin Pavilion (2007) is a 3,500 square-foot banquet facility located adjacent to the Baker-Martin House.
Brown-Lupton Campus Center (1981) contains lounge areas, a vending area, and the Carter Conference Meeting room. Housed in this building are the Athletic Director and the Athletic Weight Room. The Athletic Department and coaches' offices are located on the second floor. The Campus Center offers a variety of activities and is open at hours designed to serve a diverse student population. It was built through gifts from the T.J. Brown and C.A. Lupton Foundation, Inc., the Amon G. Carter Foundation, and the L.E. and J.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc.
Nenetta Burton Carter Building (2001) houses the Department of Psychology. The building was made possible by the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
Community Counseling Center (2015) serves the Texas Wesleyan University campus and the surrounding community with clinical services provided by master-level counseling students from the Graduate Counseling department. The Center also houses classrooms, training facilities, and faculty offices for the Graduate Counseling department.
Glick House (1925) houses Mass Communication offices. It was the home of Dr. and Mrs. Walter R. Glick. Their home was a gift to the University from Mrs. Walter R. Glick. From 1936 until 1960, the late Dr. Walter R. Glick was vice president and professor of history at Texas Wesleyan College.
The Language Company Complex contains various classroom buildings. The complex includes the Boyd House (c. 1893) identified as the oldest structure in Polytechnic Heights and designated as a City of Fort Worth Historic Landmark in 1996. The three buildings were renovated and modernized in 2015.
Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia Building (2003) houses the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia. In addition to GPNA faculty and staff offices, it contains a lecture hall that seats 180 students and two smaller classrooms.
Ella C. McFadden Science Center (1967) houses the Science Lecture Theatre, offices, classrooms, and laboratories for the sciences. It was named for the late Ella C. McFadden of Fort Worth, a benefactress of the University.
Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center (2010) is a 9,900 square foot facility open to faculty, staff, students, and alumni. It features rooms for cardio, weights and aerobics as well as locker rooms, offices and a conference room.
Oneal-Sells Administration Building (1902, renovated in 1963 and again in 1980) is a three-story stone building located in the center of the campus which houses administrative offices, the University Board Room and the Annie Norton Room. Originally named for Murray Case Sells, it was renamed to include the benefactress who provided for the remodeling in 1980, the late Cora Maud Oneal, a former trustee of the University. The building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1966.
Poly United Methodist Church (2003) contains a sanctuary, chapel, the Betty and Bobby Bragan Fellowship Hall, classrooms, and offices. Offices include the Dean of Arts and Letters, the University Chaplain, Rambler Media Group and faculty. The building was originally constructed in 1950.
Sid W. Richardson Center (1970) is a two-story building housing a gymnasium that seats 1,800 for indoor athletic events. It houses a 25meter indoor swimming pool and provides facilities for an extensive program in health and physical education. In the summer of 2000, a portion of the facility was remodeled to house the new allied health center. The building was named in honor of the late Sid W. Richardson of Fort Worth.
Dora Roberts Dining Hall (1957, renovated in 1981 and 2014) is the campus-dining center with facilities for banquets and meetings. It was a gift of Dora Roberts of Big Spring, Texas.
Stella Russell Hall (1967) is a co-ed residence hall for 150 students and includes a large living room, a guest room, study facilities, recreational and laundry rooms, and a sun deck. It was named for Stella Russell of Houston. The landscaping and interior common spaces and restrooms were modernized in 2015.
Ed and Rae Schollmaier Science and Technology Center (2007) is a 7,000 square-foot building housing technology intensive classrooms and faculty offices. Technology includes bioinformatics.
Law Sone Fine Arts Center is housed in the former Polytechnic Baptist Church (1947). Purchased by the University in 1989, the building has been remodeled to include performance and rehearsal facilities. The center houses the Thad Smotherman Theatre. The center is named in honor of the late Dr. Law Sone, president of the University from 1935-1968.
Claudia Stepp Scene Shop (2010) is used by the theatre department for construction of sets and includes classroom areas for carpentry, metal fabrication, and lighting.
Bernice Coulter Templeton Art Studio (2015) is located in the historic Polytechnic Firehouse. Built in 1914, it houses classrooms that allow students to explore and create works of art.
Ann Waggoner Fine Arts Building (1908, enlarged in 1923, remodeled in 2002) includes teaching studios, rehearsal rooms, offices, an electronic piano laboratory, and the Fine Arts Auditorium, which includes Martin Hall.
Dan Waggoner Hall (1917, remodeled in 1999, 2003) houses the School of Education. A gift of Ann Waggoner in honor of her husband, it was restored through a gift from the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
Dan Waggoner Hall Annex (formerly part of the Polytechnic Baptist Church) was purchased by the University in 1989 and houses classrooms, faculty offices and the Office of International Programs. The interior of the building was modernized in 2015.
West Village (2005) is a 236-bed apartment style housing facility located at the corner of Wesleyan St. and Vickery Blvd. The three-story building has a combination of one-bedroom efficiencies and four-bedroom apartments. The Residential Life Department is located at The Clubhouse in the complex, and a Health Center for students is also located on the premises.
Eunice and James L. West Library (1988) is an 84,400 square-foot building housing the University library and special collections, Technology Enabled Study (TES) rooms, TXWES MakersLab, classrooms, Information Technology and Media Services, Marketing and Communications, Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Academic Advising Center, the Academic Success Center and Developmental Programs. The library is named for its donors, Eunice and James L. West of Fort Worth.
Nick and Lou Martin University Center (2018) is a 44,000 square-foot student center. This center is a hub for student life and engagement, and includes the university bookstore, a food court, welcome center, outdoor amphitheater, and ballroom. Administrative offices housed in this building include the Office of Admissions, Dean of Students, Student Engagement Offices, and Career Services..