Trustees approved detailed planning for a two‑building replacement of Cougar Village at SIUE — two 520‑bed buildings (1,040 total) — with construction targeted for fall 2027 and early occupancy in 2029; initial cost discussions mentioned roughly $120 million for phase one.

University will relocate engineering college to a new building facing the campus mall.

Austin Peay State University asked the commission to approve publishing an RFP for additional on-campus student housing via a public-private partnership, citing a 21% enrollment increase since 2022 and a current inventory of about 1,775 beds; the commission approved publication unanimously.

The recommending committee voted to forward an amendment to the cooperative campus development agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the Board of Regents (College of Southern Nevada) that updates the land-conveyance date and adds a City Council review mechanism.

The Tennessee State School Bond Authority unanimously approved a lease-based borrowing allowing the University of Tennessee at Martin to use 289 Highway 431 in Martin for interim student housing — up to 52 units and 100 beds — while Browning Hall is replaced.

Trustees approved material terms for the transfer and facility-use agreements required by statute after Gov. signed legislation assigning the USF Sarasota nampus to New College; President Corcoran called the site a "move-in ready" campus while a public commenter warned the college could be asked to assume $53 million in debt.

The New College of Florida Board approved a consent‑agenda amendment to tuition regulation 3‑1002, an auxiliary transfer to fund an athletics capital project and a lease for two houses on 58th Street; public commenters urged postponing the $2.5 million transfer until housing needs are addressed.

USF representatives told council they are amending their campus development agreement to extend it through 2030 and to address public facilities impacts tied to a proposed 35,000-seat on-campus stadium; the council held the first public hearing and scheduled a second hearing for Dec. 18.

University of South Florida representatives told council the campus development agreement amendment would extend the CDA to 2030 and address public-facility impacts from a proposed on-campus 35,000-seat stadium; the council opened the second public hearing for Dec. 18.

Architects and construction partners presented renderings and a construction timeline for a new New Albany elementary school; staff announced site permit activity, a Feb. 24 groundbreaking, and a city‑led conceptual athletic campus with phased amenities pending a lease from the city.

Nelson County proposes building separate high school and middle school structures on campus.

The Board approved the negotiated sale of the Murphy Warehouse property to Elm 24 Industrial LLC for $18,000,000 (subject to due diligence) and the purchase of Station 19; both motions passed by voice vote during the Finance and Operations Committee meeting.

The Board of Regents approved the program statement for a multi‑phase Celich residential and dining redevelopment at UNL that will replace aging facilities, add about 1,700 beds in two phases, and eliminate an estimated $85 million in deferred maintenance; the project will be funded with internal bonds and reserves.

MRSPTU inaugurates a newly furnished Reading Hall, funded by alumnus Er. Karan Kansal, enhancing academic facilities for students at the university.

Chancellor Beth Mauck and developer partner Art Klugo asked the committee for $1,000,000 in capital funds to complete design, permitting and environmental work for a two‑phase, 60‑unit apartment project on the Johnson campus; they projected phase‑one construction costs of about $10–11.5 million and draft rents roughly $1,900–$2,500 per unit.

Vermont State Colleges officials told the committee they have $1.5M in capital maintenance for FY26 and FY27, have spent $1.2M to date, and are requesting $1M for housing predevelopment and a $5M budget to design and implement a new central heating solution at Johnson campus.

Public hearing set for Trine University's development plan on June 9, 2025.

UNAM needs more capital to complete construction of Southern campus NBC Online Wed, 06/04/2025 - 18:21

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has dismissed last week’s media reports on former president Hifikepunye Pohamba’s comments about the slow progress of the Eenhana Nust campus. Pohamba, who is a patron of the campus, has pleaded with the government and Nust leadership to speed up the construction and complete the N$15-million campus to be constructed in different phases at the Ohangwena region town. “This campus should be completed already. What is the hold up? I am really not happy with the lack of progress, and I did not want to be here today as a result,” Pohamba said during the campus graduation ceremony. In a statement issued by the institution on Monday, Nust said the reports were made to cause a rift between vice chancellor Erod Naomab and Pohamba. The graduation took place at the town last Thursday. “It is regrettable that some voices have chosen the spirit of Pohamba’s remarks to create an adversarial narrative. We categorically reject any such framing. There is no conflict between Naomab and Pohamba. Rather, what exists is a shared vision rooted in a common goal of national development through education,” reads the statement. Nust noted that as an elder statesman and a guiding figure, Pohamba’s words carry weight and reflect a deep commitment to the development of Namibia. The post There is no conflict with Pohamba — Nust appeared first on The Namibian.

Pohamba urges speedy establishment of NUST Eenhana Campus NBC Online Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:59

The authority approved a bank loan enabling the University of Tennessee to exercise an early-purchase option for 2200 Sutherland Avenue, with an option price of $23.1 million plus up to $2 million in reimbursements and an expected closing at or below $25.1 million; staff said the bank loan produces a maximum annual obligation just under $1.9 million and likely counts against E&G capacity.

The committee authorized university leadership to accept the highest offer for 529 York Street after staff reported renovation costs (per the 2024 campus master plan) would be about $3.5 million; a trustee raised historic‑preservation concerns about the 1859 house.

The university's business and finance committee approved an October revision to the FY2025–26 budget reflecting a 7.15% enrollment increase, higher tuition revenue and targeted expense adjustments, while trustees discussed competitiveness of pay and near-term housing capacity pressures.