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Southwestern University investing $120M to build the future

Southwestern University is investing $120 million, over the next 3 years, in a series of construction and renovation projects. Projects will be in three major areas – living and learning, supporting student athletes and renovation and modernization of facilities. According to school officials, the projects will help the university remain competitive and continue to attract the best students, faculty and staff.

Funding will come from a combination of sources, including an $80 million long-term bond the University issued last summer, $20 million from major maintenance funds and another $20 million from philanthropy.

Living and Learning 

The University will begin work this spring on two new mixed-use residence halls that will be ready for the fall 2025 semester. Designed to LEED Gold standards that make buildings more sustainable for people and the environment, the new residence halls will include campus offices, classrooms, study rooms, lounges, workout rooms and gathering spaces.

Supporting Student-Athletes 

Plans are underway to create a new mixed-use athletics complex on the current football practice field site. The facility will bring football back to the university, as well as provide a new venue for special events.

Renovations and Modernizations 

In addition to building new spaces, several projects will renovate and modernize current facilities. Projects planned include installation of a new chilled water loop, re-leveling of the library, renovation of campus ballrooms and a complete renovation of Mood-Bridwell Hall.

Mood-Bridwell, the second-oldest building on campus, will be redesigned to include community gathering and performance spaces, classrooms and a coffeehouse. The upper terrace will be reopened for outdoor classroom use and social events.