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Folsom Lake College Opens Oak Hall Science Building

Published 9/1/2025

Folsom Lake College opened Oak Hall Science Building in August of 2025 to expand program offerings and foster educational excellence for the next generation of STEM professionals. Designed by HMC Architects with Research Facilities Design (RFD) as laboratory consultant, the $86 million facility houses classrooms and lecture halls alongside a 4,000-sf science center at the main entrance.

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Delft University of Technology Breaks Ground on Physics Building

Published 8/27/2025

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) broke ground on an academic and research building for the physical sciences in July of 2025 in the Netherlands. The dynamic facility will colocate departments from the Faculty of the Applied Sciences on the college’s south campus and stimulate excellence in education, discovery, and collaboration.

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San Diego State University Opens Sciences and Engineering Laboratories

Published 8/26/2025

San Diego State University opened the Sciences and Engineering Laboratories in August of 2025 on the Imperial Valley campus in Brawley, Calif. Spanning 37,000 sf, the flexible structure houses teaching labs, interdisciplinary lecture spaces, specialized environments for research, core facilities, and 45 faculty and administrative offices. A STEM innovation hub is augmented by collaborative venues for public and private partners to work side by side with faculty and students.

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University of Utah Constructs Vibrant Dormitory Complex

Published 8/25/2025

The University of Utah is building a $155 million dormitory complex in Salt Lake City as part of a public-private partnership with American Campus Communities. Designed by Ayers Saint Gross and MHTN Architects, the six-story residence hall will add 1,446 beds for first and second year students.

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Milwaukee School of Engineering Breaks Ground on Engineering Innovation Center

Published 8/22/2025

The Milwaukee School of Engineering broke ground on the Robert D. Kern Engineering Innovation Center in July of 2025 to catalyze interdisciplinary education and collaboration. Designed by RAMLOW/STEIN Architecture + Interiors, the $75.5 million facility will offer flexible labs, modern classrooms, robotics workshops, an outdoor sustainability lab, and public spaces for interactive learning. 

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Masaryk University Builds MUNI Biopharma Hub

Published 8/20/2025

Masaryk University (MU) is constructing the MUNI BioPharma Hub to drive excellence in research, education, and innovation in Brno in the Czech Republic. Offering three underground levels and six stories above grade, the 163,504-sf project was designed by Pelčák a partner architekti to combine leading-edge scientific infrastructure with modern academic venues. 

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East Texas A&M University Builds Athletic Event Center

Published 8/15/2025

East Texas A&M University is constructing the $70 million Event Center to drive athletic performance and engagement on its Commerce campus. Designed by Gensler, the multifunctional sports facility will be the home of the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams, as well as hosting major college and community events such graduations, concerts, and trade shows. 

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Site Work Commences on Multiversity

Published 8/14/2025

Site work will begin in late 2025 on Blackpool Multiversity in the United Kingdom. The £65 million ($87.2 million) campus is being created by Blackpool and the Fylde College in collaboration with Blackpool Council. Designed by Hawkins\Brown, the five-story building will enable a robust technical and professional curriculum that support skills growth and aligns with employer needs in Lancashire.

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University of Utah Opens Applied Science Building

Published 8/12/2025

The University of Utah opened the L.S. Skaggs Applied Science Building in July of 2025 in Salt Lake City to drive advances in research, education, and commercial innovation. Designed by EDA, the 100,000-sf facility is part of the $97 million Applied Science Project, which also encompasses a 40,700-sf renovation of the historic William Stewart Building. The integrated complex features wet and dry labs where teams of scientists will address the country’s most urgent issues, from energy and climate change to air quality and water management.

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University of Illinois at Chicago Opens Computer Design Research and Learning Center

Published 8/7/2025

The University of Illinois at Chicago opened the $118 million Computer Design Research and Learning Center in July 2025. Designed by LMN Architects and Booth Hansen as an expanded and consolidated home for the Department of Computer Science, the 135,000-sf facility will drive groundbreaking research and provide world-class training opportunities for graduates entering high-tech and engineering careers.

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Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Opens in Bentonville

Published 8/5/2025

The Alice L. Walton School of Medicine opened a 154,000-sf hub in July of 2025 to enable an innovative, holistic curriculum and train future generations of providers in Arkansas and beyond. Designed by Polk Stanley Wilcox to reflect changing paradigms in medical education in function and form, the four-story structure features leading-edge educational environments including simulation centers, a maker space, and a 3,010-sf anatomy resource center.

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UC San Diego Opens Viterbi Family Vision Research Center

Published 8/1/2025

The University of California, San Diego opened the $152 million Viterbi Family Vision Research Center in June of 2025 at the Shiley Eye Institute in La Jolla, Calif. The 100,000-sf facility was designed by NBBJ to foster interdisciplinary collaboration with wet and dry laboratories, clinical trial suites, educational facilities, and a vivarium. Supporting leading-edge research, the five-story structure will drive advances in the treatment of ophthalmologic diseases and prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists for the workforce.

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UC Berkeley Plans Genomics R&D Hub

Published 7/29/2025

The University of California, Berkeley is planning to begin construction in spring of 2026 on a seven-story facility for the Innovative Genomics Institute and Bakar Labs. Designed by DGA and Weiss/Manfredi, the development will expand research capabilities in genomics engineering with CRISPR technologies and provide critical infrastructure for life science companies scaling their operations. 

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Washington State University Constructs Schweitzer Engineering Hall

Published 7/25/2025

Washington State University is constructing the 65,000-sf Schweitzer Engineering Hall on its Pullman campus. Designed by ZGF Architects, the $80.4 million facility will act as the gateway to a vibrant new precinct for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture. Two welcoming entry points will lead to an open, flexible atrium where students can gather and collaborate, accompanied by a learning and advising center to enhance academic outcomes.

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