UCO Celebrates Grand Opening of Armstrong Family Student Atrium and Business Building Addition
April 30, 2026
The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Armstrong Family Student Atrium and College of Business addition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Central’s campus. The project was made possible through a generous gift from alumnus Ronald Armstrong and his wife, Pam, with support from the PACCAR Foundation and the UCO Foundation.
The 7,700-square-foot expansion enhances the existing Business building and features a student lounge with a fireplace, recreation space, study rooms and a state-of-the-art golf simulator room supporting the UCO PGA Professional Golf Management program.
The golf simulator features multiple bays equipped with advanced sensors and dual-camera launch monitor technology, providing instant, high-definition feedback on every swing.
“This new space is a state-of-the-art reflection of the University of Central Oklahoma’s commitment to meeting students where they are and moving them forward. We are leading the way—moving the needle in how we prepare students for the future through collaboration, innovation and hands-on learning. This addition creates the kind of dynamic environment our students deserve and our workforce demands,” said UCO President Todd G. Lamb.
“We are especially grateful to alumnus Ronald Armstrong for his generous gift in making this vision a reality. His investment in our students and our future is a powerful example of the Broncho Spirit in action.”
Armstrong, a 1977 UCO graduate and former CEO of PACCAR Inc., said the space was inspired by similar collaborative environments he experienced at other institutions and reflects his desire to support future generations of students.
“It’s a place for students to connect and collaborate in a way not previously possible in the College of Business,” Armstrong said.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to the university that played such an important role in my life.”
The addition is part of UCO’s broader efforts to enhance campus facilities and create dynamic learning environments that foster student engagement and career readiness. The College of Business continues to emphasize real-world experiences that prepare students to contribute immediately to Oklahoma’s workforce.
For more information about the UCO College of Business, visit uco.edu/business.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma celebrated the grand opening of the newly completed Armstrong Family Student Atrium and College of Business addition with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Central’s campus. The 7,700-square-foot expansion enhances the existing Business building and features a student lounge with a fireplace, recreation space, study rooms and a state-of-the-art golf simulator room supporting the UCO PGA Professional Golf Management program. Pictured, left to right, Allen Wright, vice president for Advancement and president of the UCO Foundation; Charlotte Simmons, Ph.D., provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; UCO First Lady Monica Lamb; UCO President Todd G. Lamb; Ronald Armstrong, UCO alumnus; Pam Armstrong, wife of UCO alumnus Ronald Armstrong; and Russell Evans, Ph.D., dean of the UCO College of Business, at the ribbon cutting.
