Ozarks Tech receives major donation for 'The U'

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield college recently received a major donation in support of a new student union.
The Ozarks Technical Community College's Springfield location recently received a donation from David and Stacey O'Reilly in support of the 'Dream Big. Dream Together' campaign.
The campaign is in support of raising money for the new Michael L. Parson Student Union, also known as 'The U.' The donation from the O'Reilly's will help construct a outdoor space for students, employees and the community to gather.
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The student union will offer an area for student activity, dining, studying and for support from the college.
'We are incredibly grateful to David and Stacey O'Reilly for their leadership and support of this transformative project,' Dr. Hal Higdon, OTC Chancellor, said in a press release. 'Their gift helps us create a campus environment where students feel welcomed, supported and inspired to achieve their goals.'
The outdoor space of the student union is set to be named the 'David and Stacey O'Reilly | O'Reilly Auto Parts Plaza.'
The student union is expected to be open in the summer of 2026.
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