Exciting things are happening in Auburn this year!
The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center
According to the Auburn University Construction Update from November 2021, The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is a “first-of-its-kind project” for Auburn. Once completed in May, it will combine academics and revenue generation. The College of Human Sciences’ Hospitality Management program, including the Culinary Science, Event Management, and Hotel & Restaurant Management academic options will be supported by this project, and students will have the unique opportunity to train in operational hotel spaces and food venues outside of their academic instruction. https://www.auburn.edu/administration/facilities/updates/board-of-trustees-updates/pdf/november-2021.pdf
Watch this fly through on YouTube for a sneak peak!
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC)
Set to be completed in April, the ACLC will be a 151,000-square-foot building that can seat a total of 2,000 students in 20 adaptable classroom/laboratories. It will also have six engaged active student learning classrooms and five lecture halls. The ACLC will amount to a 40% increase in total engaged active student learning space on campus.
Football Performance Center
Coming soon is the new Football Performance Center. This 233,400-square-foot facility will include a Football Operations Building and an indoor practice facility with two full sized turf fields. This is set to be completed in August of 2022.
Quad Residence Halls Renovation: Phase 1
Currently under construction are two of the ten Quad Residence Halls. Harper and Broun Hall in the Upper Quad are in the middle of getting mechanical, electrical, and HVAC upgrades, as well as new paint, floors, windows, and furniture. These two dorms will be completed in July 2022 and construction will begin on two new dorms the following academic year.
Outside of campus, there are some new and exciting things happening as well…
Whataburger opened at Toomer’s Corner on January 3rd.
Are you hungry yet?!
Buc-ee’s, the gas station known for its clean restrooms, beaver nuggets, and clever advertising, will be opening late 2022 off of Interstate 85 at Exit 50 in western Lee County.
A new Publix will be opening on South Gay Street within walking distance of campus. This is expected to be open by Fall 2022.
As you can see, there are many new things to check out in Auburn, Alabama this year! Make sure to schedule a visit to campus to see it all for yourself!