大学在西校区公共大楼破土动工

Carson-Newman University broke ground today on its largest construction project in the University’s history. Members of the campus community were joined by local representatives and friends of the University who gathered for a special ceremony marking the event. 西校区公共用地, a new residence life complex, is slated to welcome students in Fall 2024.

“What a tremendous day for Carson-Newman,” said University President Charles A. 福勒. “我们感谢我们的校园大家庭, community leaders and friends for joining us today in celebration of a new chapter in residence life for our students.

“I especially would like to thank the 校董会 whose decisions regarding our strategic plan and 20-year master plan paved the way to consider this new residence life facility. We look forward to seeing this exciting project take form over the coming months and benefitting Carson-Newman students for years.”

新园区面积将超过11万平方英尺. feet and located adjacent to the Appalachian Commons student apartments complex. 卡森-纽曼将加入大学住房解决方案公司, one of the premier developers in the student housing sector. UHS’s focus on small, private universities makes for an ideal teammate. 

“UHS is proud to continue our legacy of successful partnerships with educational institutions by teaming up with Carson-Newman University on this historic venture,梅根·施密特说。, vice president of Real Estate at University Housing Solutions. “当我们开始校园的新建筑时, 我们的承诺是提供最先进的产品, affordable facility that will elevate the residential experience for C-N’s students. We firmly believe in the school’s mission and are honored to be contributing to it through this partnership. 我们期待在校园留下持久的影响, 这将在未来几年对学生产生积极影响.”

Twin living facilities will house 524 beds and be connected by a two-story “Community Connector,” home to a large gathering and gaming space on the first floor, 而学习空间被指定在二楼.

通过整合学生和学生小组的反馈, plans include open study areas as well as breakout areas for students to collaborate in smaller study groups. 居民的食物选择也在探索中.

Security features include keycard access and security cameras. A resident assistant will live on each floor with a residence director housed on site as well.

The groundbreaking followed work by an appointed 居住生活 Task Team made up of members of the C-N community. It was the team’s established plan that ultimately received Carson-Newman 校董会’ unanimous support earlier this year.

“The opportunity to serve on the task [team] charged with planning a new residence hall has been a true blessing,德里克·德里斯基尔说, 学生会主席，策划小组成员. “I’ve never seen students this excited about campus and the future of Carson-Newman University.”

The new complex is the next step in modernizing campus and adds momentum to the institution’s 5-year strategic plan – “从橡子到橡树追求神所拣选的未来.” The new construction project begins as work is finalized on the University’s Drama and Ted Russell Center. Scheduled to open this fall, the center will house C-N’s Nursing Department.

Carson-Newman worked closely with Knoxville-based architectural firm Barber McMurry Architects to map out future construction with a 20-year master plan. The plan provides framework for ambitious development and growth over the next two decades.