New Construction
Kansas State University Completes New Office Park Building
Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., recently announced that construction is complete on the third phase of a new university office park, according to a news release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new 80,000-square-foot, four-story innovation and collaboration hub makes the end of the third phase of the Edge Collaboration District’s development.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/20/24
Athletics
University of North Alabama to Revamp Athletics Facilities with New Stadium, Baseball Field
The University of North Alabama has broken ground on a new athletics construction project that will build the first dedicated stadium for its community of Florence, Ala.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 06/18/24
Campus Funding
OSU Receives $156.5M in State Funding for STEM Education, Workforce Readiness Programs
Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., recently received a state budget allocation of $156.5 million to go toward the university’s STEM, OSU Polytech, and engineering programs, according to a news release. The record amount includes $80 million, which the university plans to match through private donations, for a new 220,000-square-foot life and physical science building.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/18/24
Awards
Harvard Technology Team Wins Eduventures Innovation Award
The Emerging Technology Solutions Team from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) recently received a 2024 Eduventures Innovation Award at the annual Summit in Chicago, Ill., according to a news release. DCE designed, developed, and implemented the HELIX Portable Blended Classroom.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/18/24
Campus Renovations
Essex High School Completes Four-Year Renovation Project
Brentwood County High School in Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom, recently completed a four-year project to approve student accessibility and retention, according to a news release. Additions to the school include two new specialist teaching blocks, a renovated sports hall, new landscaping, and a multi-use play area.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/18/24
Awards
Spaces4Learning Announces 2024 Education Design Showcase Winners
Spaces4Learning is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Education Design Showcase! Now in its 25th year, the S4L Education Design Showcase honors innovative solutions in planning, design, architecture, and construction across K–12 and higher education. The program’s goal is to share ideas and best practices to help schools of all grade levels achieve outstanding learning environments.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/18/24
Outdoor Spaces
Reconnecting with Nature: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Learning Environments
The concept of reconnecting with nature in schools is gaining momentum as we begin to understand the greater benefits these spaces provide within the educational framework, such as learning in multiple dimensions; academic learning; social interaction; personal development and well-being; mental, physical, and social health; creativity; and much more.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/18/24
New Construction
University of Kentucky Breaks Ground on Agricultural Research Facility
The University of Kentucky recently celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, $285-million Agricultural Research Building on its campus in Lexington, Ky., according to a university news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/17/24
New Construction
Sea Turtle Hospital at University of Florida Under Construction
The University of Florida’s Whitney Research Laboratory for Marine Bioscience recently began construction on a new Sea Turtle Hospital for its campus in St. Augustine, Fla., according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/17/24
Student Services
San Diego Unified Schools Transform into Meal and Nutrition Hubs for Summer
Schools in the San Diego Unified School District will join local YMCAs, military sites, public libraries, parks & recreation centers, and other neighborhood organizations as meal distribution centers this summer, providing access to healthy food for children and teens in need.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 06/17/24
New Construction
Hudson County Community College to Consolidate Student Services in New Campus Building
New Jersey's Hudson County Community College is breaking ground on a new 11-story Center for Student Success that will bring the institution's student services together into one centralized location.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 06/17/24
New Construction
NRC to Issue Permit for Molten Salt Reactor at Abilene Christian University
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently announced its intention to complete a safety assessment and construction permit issuance by Sept. 30 for a Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR) funded by Natura Resources on the campus of Abilene Christian University, according to a news release. The MSSR is the first liquid-fueled molten salt reactor design that the NRC has ever reviewed, and an environmental assessment was completed in March.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/14/24
New Construction
Fayetteville State University Starts Construction on New Residence Hall
Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, N.C., recently announced that construction has begun on a new $40-million residence hall, according to a news release. The building will have the capacity for 383 students and is scheduled for completion in fall 2025. The university partnered with KWK / Jenkins • Peer Architects for the project’s design.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/13/24
Campus Architecture
Revolutionizing Community College Success
Community colleges play a crucial role in promoting educational equity and opportunity. However, they face numerous challenges that hinder student success, such as declining enrollment, low transfer rates, and disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions, and architects can provide novel design approaches to help tackle these pressing challenges.
- 06/13/24
Campus Renovations
Wisconsin District Completes $21M Renovation to Middle and High School
Integrated construction management firm Kraus-Anderson recently announced the completion of a $21-million renovation project to the middle and high school in Ladysmith, Wis., according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/11/24
New Construction
California Community College Completes New STEM Building
Mt. San Jacinto Community College, Menifee Campus in Menifee, Calif., recently announced the completion of a new, $38-million STEM building, according to a news release. The college partnered with C.W. Driver Companies for the project’s construction, which broke ground in May 2022.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/06/24
Campus Amenities
Classroom Seating Pod Named as Certified Autism Resource
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) recently granted accreditation to the Kolo Pod, a product from commercial furnishings manufacturer Kimball International, as a Certified Autism Resource (CAR), according to a news release. IBCCES’s evaluation determined that the pods can help improve communication and positive outcomes for students with autism or other sensory sensitivities.
- By Matt Jones
- 06/04/24
Campus Renovations
Wesleyan University to Convert Vacant Factory Space into Arts Lab
Wesleyan University recently announced the start of construction on a new Integrative Arts Lab for its campus in Middletown, Conn., according to a news release. The university is partnering with Bruner/Cott Architects on the transformation of a vacant factory building into an 18,700-square-foot space that will serve as the “nexus of the arts” on campus.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/30/24
Facilities
Utica University Partners with ABM for Facilities Management
Utica University in Utica, N.Y., recently announced a ten-year partnership with facilities services, infrastructure solutions, and parking management solutions provider ABM, according to a news release. The ABM Performance Solutions model offers a unified approach to the higher-education campus’ wide variety of required facilities services.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/30/24
Campus Technology
Georgia K–12 District Installs EV Charging Stations
Clayton County Public Schools in Jonesboro, Ga., recently announced a partnership with EOS Linx to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations district-wide, according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/28/24
Healthy Schools
Elkay Expands Filtration Capabilities to Reduce Microplastics
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions recently announced that the Elkay brand has expanded its certified filter capabilities to include the reduction of microplastics, as well as lead and PFOA/PFOS, according to a news release. The filters can be integrated into Elkay bottle-filling stations, water coolers, water faucets, and water fountains installed in public locations like schools, universities, hospitals, and airports.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/23/24
New Construction
Michigan College Dedicates New Visual Media Center
Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich., recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Sajak Visual Media Arts Center, according to a news release. The center will contain filming and media production facilities for students and staff, and it was named in honor of Hillside College Board of Trustees Chairman and media personality Pat Sajak.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/23/24
New Construction
Virginia Tech to Start Construction on New College of Engineering
Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., recently announced that it has selected global construction and development firm Skanska to build a new 285,500-square-foot facility for the College of Engineering, according to a news release. Mitchell Hall will stand five stories and take the place of the existing Randolph Hall, which is scheduled for demolition in spring 2024.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/23/24
Campus Technology
Western Governors University Selects AI Writing Assistance Partner
Online university Western Governors University recently announced a partnership with AI writing assistance provider Grammarly, according to a news release. The university will provide access to Grammarly’s real-time writing support services—and new Writing Score API—to all faculty and students.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/22/24
Campus Technology
Eureka College Expands Partnership with Technology Provider Apogee
Eureka College in Eureka, Ill., recently announced that it has expanded its five-year technology with Apogee to include Apogee Managed Campus, a suite of managed network, security, cloud, professional, and IT services, according to a news release. The college previously implemented Apogee ResNet and Apogee Managed Network Services in 2019.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/21/24
School Buses
Transportant, RWC Group Partnership to Produce Smart Buses for K–12 Schools
School bus technology provider Transportant and commercial truck & bus dealership RWC Group recently announced a partnership that will provide smart school buses to K–12 districts around the country, according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/21/24
Food and Dining
University of Florida Gains Temporary Kitchen, Dining Structure
The University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., recently deployed a 6,600-square-foot temporary kitchen and dining structure in one of its parking lots, according to a news release. The structure known as “The Eatery” will serve students until the completion of Broward Hall renovations in fall 2024. The university partnered with Mobile Kitchen Solutions, a division of Rental Solutions and Events, to install the facility during winter break 2023.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/15/24
Campus Technology
Florida K–12 District Partners with Facility Management Systems Provider
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently announced a partnership with facilities management platform Facilitron to incorporate its solutions across the district, according to a news release. Facilitron offers its services to 10,000 K–12 and higher-ed schools across 31 states to provide efficient and cost-effective ways of sharing their buildings and grounds.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/15/24
Digital Signage
Carousel Digital Signage Now Integrates with Canva, Google Slides, Geckoboard
Carousel Digital Signage has announced native integrations with popular design, presentation, and dashboard tools Canva, Google Slides, and Geckoboard.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 05/14/24
Grants
Free Resources Available to Help Secure School Violence Protection Funding
Ed tech provider Bluum is offering a suite of free grant resources and consulting services to help school districts apply for funding from the COPS School Violence Protection Program, a grant opportunity from the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services with awards totaling $73 million.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 05/14/24
Campus Security
N.C. Community College Installs New Security Screening Solution
Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., recently announced a partnership with security technology company Evolv Technology to install a new weapons detection system on campus, according to a news release. The college’s performing arts venue, Wilson Center, now makes use of the Evolv Express system at its main entrance to screen guests entering the building.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/10/24
New Construction
Rice University Breaks Ground on New Business School Facility
Rice University in Houston, Texas, recently broke ground on a new facility for its Jones Graduate School of Business, according to a news release. The design of the $54.5-million project was unveiled at the ceremony; the building will cover 112,000 square feet and include amenities like classrooms, office and administrative space, dining areas, private-event facilities, and open gathering spaces.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/10/24
Campus Technology
University of Tennessee Expands WiFi Access to 102,000-Seat Stadium
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., recently deployed a new network offering blanket WiFi 6E access to all 101,195 seats in its historic Neyland Stadium, according to a news release. The project’s goal is to provide unlimited content streaming and other modern mobile services to fans during the entire game-day experience.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/09/24
Student Housing
Student Housing Operator Receives Awards for Work at Five Higher Ed Institutions
Corvias Property Management recently announced that it was awarded the SatisFacts “Community Award for 2023” for its work at five colleges and universities, according to a news release. The awards are measured through annual or point-of-service surveys designed to recognize outstanding property management providers and student communities.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/09/24
Healthy Schools
Creating a Classroom Environment that Promotes Student Autonomy
A positive effect of the school closures during the pandemic was that many students took ownership of how and where they learned. Empowered by their teachers, students chose the methods they would use to research a given topic, whether that meant reading a text or watching a documentary. Because they weren’t physically in classrooms, they were also free to do their work where they felt most comfortable. Whether they were sitting on a beanbag chair or on the floor, choosing their own workspace was a way for students to assert their autonomy.
- 05/09/24
New Construction
St. Petersburg College Opens New Workforce Innovation Hub
After five years of planning, St. Petersburg College (SPC) in Florida is now welcoming visitors to its new Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub on the Tarpon Springs campus. The 10,000-square-foot facility was dedicated in February 2024, and is devoted to manufacturing, creativity, and collaboration among students, educators, and business leaders.
- By Kate Lucariello
- 05/09/24
Campus Renovations
Kraus-Anderson Starts $29.5M Renovation for Minnesota K–12 District
Construction management firm Kraus-Anderson recently announced the launch of a $29.5-million renovation project for Jordan Public Schools in Jordan, Minn., according to a news release. The district also partnered with ISG for the project’s design, which will cover a combined 96,435 square feet across two locations.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/07/24
Sustainability
D.C. Elementary School Achieves Double Platinum Certification
John Lewis Elementary School in Washington, D.C., recently became the first school in the award to be awarded both WELL and LEED certifications at the platinum level, according to a news release. As part of a three-step sustainability approach, the school is also aiming to become the first school in D.C. to achieve Net Zero Energy (NZE).
- By Matt Jones
- 05/07/24
New Construction
Massachusetts Day School Prepares for $11M Campus Addition Project
The Wheeler School, an independent college preparatory school in Seekonk, Mass., recently announced a series of capital projects in development that are set to begin construction this spring. MassDevelopment & Berkshire Bank issued an $11-million bond that will go toward an eight-lane pool; an outdoor splash pad; a restroom, dressing room, and storage building; and a new two-story early learning center, according to a news release.
- By Matt Jones
- 05/07/24
Green Buildings
CSU Dominguez Hills Honored for Water Conservation Project
California State University, Dominguez Hills is one of four organizations to receive a One Water Award from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for major improvements to water management operations in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties.
- By Rhea Kelly
- 05/03/24
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