University of Kentucky Clears Way for New Dormitories
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Several historic structures will soon be razed to make way for new dormitories on the University of Kentucky campus.
February 5, 2014
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes $400 Million Education Boost
HARRISBURG, Penn. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, who will seek reelection this year, has announced considerable education funding increases in his upcoming budget.
“Education is the largest single item in my budget,” Corbett said Tuesday. “The increase I propose would bring direct state support of public education to $10.1 billion, more than 40 percent of state spending.”
Q&A: TCU’s New Residence Hall Enhances Student Community
FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Christian University (TCU) debuted a new residence hall, designed by Tulsa, Okla.-based KSQ Architects, in December. The two-building residence hall, known as Marion and Clark Halls, offers 400 suite-style student beds designed for sophomores.
Joplin High School Project Nears Completion
JOPLIN, Mo. — Construction on Joplin High School and the Franklin Technology Center is about 55 to 65 percent complete, Mike Johnson, facilities director, told Four States Home Page. Kansas City, Mo.-based DLR Group and locally based Corner Greer and Associates rebuilding both on the same campus to replace those that were struck by the May 2011 tornado that devastated the Joplin community and killed 161 people.
Nicolas Ryan
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman has announced the addition of Nicolas Ryan AIA, LEED AP. Ryan will now serve as an associate principal at the firm’s New York office. Hehas extensive professional experience in the areas of design and project leadership, and has worked primarily on higher education, cultural and transit facilities.
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