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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
HBCU has new construction project for first time in 20 years
Clark Atlanta University is starting 2025 with a major milestone: the construction of a brand-new Student Success Center-the first new building on the HBCU campus in more than 20 years. "We are ready to go," said Clark Atlanta University President George French Jr., in an interview with WSB-TV. Bulldozers are already on site, preparing the ground for the $12 million project, which is designed to support the university's rapidly growing student population. Interest in the university has skyrocketed, with 48,000 applicants competing for just 1,200 spots in the incoming class. "Those 48,000 students had an average-those admitted-GPA of 3.71. Hence, we had to have student services like this for them," French said. The new 48,000-square-foot Student Success Center will house academic advisors, tutors, and programs aimed at helping students thrive. It will offer support with study skills and guidance on how to navigate college life-ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed from day one. French emphasized that the HBCU is focused on maintaining both the quality and quantity of its student body, and this project is a major step in that direction. "It's been over 20 years since we had construction on the campus. We're super, super excited," he said. The new Student Success Center is expected to open in fall 2026. The post HBCU has new construction project for first time in 20 years appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
First major building project at Atlanta HBCU in 20 years set to start
Clark Atlanta University has a rich history. Founding schools Atlanta University and Clark College date back to the end of the Civil War. The year 2025 marks the start of something really big. 'We are ready to go,' University President George French Jr. said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] French is very excited about the bulldozers that are clearing the way for Clark Atlanta's new Student Success Center. The $12 million dollar project is the first new construction on campus in more than two decades. It's in response to the record number of students who want to go to school here. TRENDING STORIES: American Idol winner Jamal Roberts encourages metro Atlanta high schoolers to 'dream big' Kennesaw City Council considering decriminalization of cannabis, reducing fines, sentences Todd Chrisley: 'I would have remorse if it was something that I did' The 48,000 who applied this year competed for only around 1,200 spots. 'Those 48,000 students had an average—those admitted—GPA of 3.71. Hence, we had to have student services like this for them,' French said. The Center will house advisors, tutors, and provide programs to teach study methods and skills on how to navigate campus life. French said he's trying to balance the quantity and quality of the student body, and the new Student Success Center tips the scales. 'It's been over 20 years since we had construction on the campus. We're super, super excited,' French said. The new Student Success Center will be ready by fall of 2026. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
