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New York State Department of Health Begins Construction on Wadsworth Center Laboratory
The New York State Department of Health has begun construction on the new Wadsworth Center, a $1.7 billion public health laboratory that will transform the state's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to emerging threats. Designed by HOK, the state-of-the-art facility will consolidate five legacy sites across the Greater Albany area into a single, modern campus. The five-story, 663,000-gsf project is strategically located on the W.
Vanderbilt University Plans San Francisco Campus
Vanderbilt University is expanding its national footprint by establishing an academic campus in San Francisco. The former California College of the Arts (CCA) site will be transformed into a new destination for education, collaboration, and global engagement beginning in 2027. Serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the project represents the next step in the university's strategic growth and builds on recent initiatives in New York City and West Palm Beach.
University of Texas at El Paso Opens Texas Western Hall
The University of Texas at El Paso celebrated the opening of Texas Western Hall in January of 2026. Serving as the new home for the College of Liberal Arts, the $110 million facility was designed by Ayers Saint Gross and Mijares-Mora Architects as a dynamic hub for teaching and campus life. The 124,725-sf complex provides state-of-the-art learning environments including 30 classrooms, 20 collaboration rooms, and a 150-seat auditorium equipped with advanced audiovisual modalities.
Micron Breaks Ground on New York Megafab
Micron broke ground in January of 2026 on a $100 billion complex for the creation of advanced memory chips in Clay, N.Y. With up to four fabs, the development will be the largest semiconductor facility in the United States and represents the largest private investment in the state's history. The visionary campus will leverage groundbreaking technologies to meet the growing demands of AI systems and devices, driving economic growth and accelerating innovation.
Christopher Newport University Opens Science and Engineering Research Center
Christopher Newport University opened the Science and Engineering Research Center in January of 2026 in Newport News, Va. Catalyzing innovation and interdisciplinary exchange, the 83,000-sf building was designed by Glavé & Holmes Architecture to provide state-of-the art environments for learning and discovery. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab offers a dedicated assembly zone alongside a two-story open area equipped with a motion capture system for the testing of drones and other technologies.