Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, has nearly completed construction of a new residence hall for first-year students.
The Greenville Journal reports that Lakeview Hall is a part of the university’s $70 million project to revamp the first-year-housing experience.
Construction began in spring 2023. It will be open later this year for the incoming class of 2028. The hall has 200 beds, study and social spaces on each floor, a kitchen with upgraded appliances, and a first-floor laundry room.
The hall will also be the new home for the university’s Center for Inclusive Communities. The location in the first-year housing ensures students have access to support and community.
Furman's housing upgrade includes construction of the Lakeview Hall, demolition of Blackwell Hall, renovation of the four other first-year halls, and a new basketball and pickleball court in the quad area.
The project was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The completion of the entire first-year housing upgrade is now scheduled for 2025.
