Hawkins Field Project Reaches Topping Out Milestone at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University marked a major construction milestone at Hawkins Field with a June 16 topping out ceremony for the ballpark’s new right-field structure.
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UNC Selects Master Plan Designer, Names Advisory Committee for Carolina North Campus Expansion
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How Smart Color Placement Shapes Play for Neurodivergent Students
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Wendy Davison Joins National School Safety and Security Services
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Board Member Spotlight: David Schrader on Uniting Design Vision and Outcome, and What’s Next for Modern Learning Environments
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