Central State University to celebrate opening of residence hall for honors students

WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Central State University this week will celebrate a new residence hall for honors students that will offer the latest in technology and amenities including a computer lab and administrative offices for the Honors College.

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CSU broke ground a year ago for the $15 million, 55,000-square-foot facility that has 119 beds with 65 apartment-styled units, university officials said in an announcement released Wednesday.

According to the university’s development partner University Housing Solutions, the Honors Residence Hall introduces new pedestrian pathways based on existing foot traffic. The primary pathway will serve as a prominent, accessible connector between the Honors Village and the rest of Central State’s campus.

The Honors Village design encourages a functional atmosphere by featuring a courtyard and public outdoor gathering areas. The proposed parking location extends the existing parking and provides 40 new parking spaces.

The Honors Residence Hall is a part of a $65 million expansion project called Project Innovation, which includes the construction of six more buildings over 36 months.

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“This is a big investment for Central State University. I must say that these are exciting times in the history of our University,” Central State University President Dr. Jack Thomas.

The two-year-old Honors College has an enrollment of 357 Central State University students, according to Dr. Paul A. Schlag, Executive Director of Honors College & International Affairs.

Central State University is a public HBCU and 1890 Land-Grant Institution

The ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Friday at 10:30 a.m.

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