The renovated and expanded Highmark Center embodies a new paradigm for holistic student health at Carnegie Melon University. Bob Reppe examines the student recruitment and retention advantages of a competitive modern athletics facility for practice, performance, training, and athlete care, complemented by full-service clinical areas for university health services. He set out decision-making rationales for the design of a 16,000-sf arena, 8,000-sf gymnasium, golf training facility, and flexible-use space. He highlights what’s been included to incorporate the needs of counseling and psychological services, wellness programs, and religious and spiritual life initiatives.