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  • Redefining Ownership in Flexible Learning Environments: Empowering Students to Shape Their Educational Journey October 1, 2026
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Major components will include active-learning environments, large classrooms, student study and relaxation areas, wellness spaces, faculty and alumni commons, faculty and staff offices and the College of Medicine dean’s office.
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Medical University of South Carolina Tops Out $175 Million College of Medicine Building

4 weeks ago1 month ago6 mins

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has topped out its new College of Medicine building, marking a major construction milestone for the $175 million project in Charleston. 

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Academic and support spaces will accommodate the different developmental and educational needs of elementary and middle school students while connecting them within a single campus community. 
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St. Lucie Public Schools Breaks Ground on New 215,000-Square-Foot K-8 Campus

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

St. Lucie Public Schools has broken ground on a new 215,000-square-foot K-8 campus in Fort Pierce designed to replace aging school facilities and create a modern learning environment for approximately 1,800 students.

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Cornell University’s Maplewood Graduate Housing Phase II, a new off-campus residential community designed to house 800 graduate students
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Mass Timber as a Catalyst for Biophilic, Sustainable Campus Design

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

Mass timber construction offers a powerful way to bring the warmth, texture and psychological benefits of nature indoors, while also advancing sustainability goals and, in many cases, matching or outperforming traditional steel construction on cost.  

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The University is embarking on its largest expansion in history with the Carolina North campus extension, a sign of how UNC-Chapel Hill is growing to serve the state. (Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill)
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UNC Selects Master Plan Designer, Names Advisory Committee for Carolina North Campus Expansion

4 months ago4 months ago5 mins

In May, UNC-Chapel Hill made progress on its Carolina North campus expansion project, naming a stakeholder advisory committee and selecting a master plan designer to help shape the project’s layout, infrastructure and phased development. 

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At Legacy Elementary School, the use of color was also a result of an extensive community engagement process.
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How Smart Color Placement Shapes Play for Neurodivergent Students

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

Strategic color use can reduce overwhelm, support transitions and encourage more confident play. 

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The exterior of the building will reflect UTEP’s distinctive Bhutanese architectural style, complemented by native Chihuahuan desert plant landscaping designed by Ten Eyck Landscape Architects.
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University of Texas at El Paso Breaks Ground on New 507-Bed Student Housing Complex

4 months ago4 months ago5 mins

Students at The University of Texas at El Paso will soon live in a state-of-the-art residence hall equipped with a fitness center and brand-new dining facility near the center of campus.

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Phased construction allows the school to remain open and operate with minimal interruptions by strategically sequencing tasks so specific areas remain accessible and functional throughout the project construction
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Myrtle Grove Elementary: Phased Construction Keeps Students on Campus During Complete Rebuild

4 months ago4 months ago10 mins

The new Myrtle Grove Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida went through an in-depth process in its design and construction.

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The Franklin Cummings Tech campus welcomed its first students in January, but the path to opening day began with a nearly four-year programming and planning effort, beginning with identifying the right site—an approach rooted in access, equity and alignment with the college’s mission.
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Facility of the Month: Franklin Cummings Tech Serves as a Living Laboratory

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

In Boston’s Nubian Square, the new home of Franklin Cummings Tech reflects a fundamental shift in how the institution delivers technical education.

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These educational pathways are woven into the layout, creating opportunities for hands-on learning spaces where students explore real-world skills and discover their passions
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools Breaks Ground on New Thornton High School to Support Career and Technical Education Pathways

4 months ago4 months ago5 mins

Adams 12 Five Star Schools celebrated the official groundbreaking for the new Thornton High School on Tuesday, May 19, marking a major milestone in the district’s voter-approved 2024 bond program and the future of one of the district’s longest-standing high school communities. 

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The two-story middle school building will house all sixth through eighth grade classes, featuring a state-of-the-art media and learning center, hands-on STEM labs, a maker space, and dedicated rooms for music and the arts.
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Creighton Elementary School District Breaks Ground on Dual Immersion Biltmore Prep

4 months ago4 months ago7 mins

Creighton Elementary School District (Creighton) recently broke ground on a comprehensive campus replacement project for Biltmore Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, which will provide entirely new infrastructure to accommodate increased student populations and modernized, collaborative learning.

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