Enrollment Boost at Wilberforce University Creates Demand for New Student Housing
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 11, 2023 In a few months, thirty three students at Wilberforce University will move to a new campus home. Groundbreaking for the first building of a proposed 10 dormitory complex featuring prefabricated residence halls will begin in late September. The completion date for the first dormitory is scheduled for December of this year. Once completely constructed, all of these three story buildings will have a cutting edge design with a look that's more contemporary than the familiar brick and mortar campus housing. "I have gotten a lot of good feedback from students who are really excited about the prospect of having a new residence hall on campus," said WU senior Alexander Murphy, president of the Student Government Association. "Everyone is looking forward to returning to school after the Christmas break to see what the first new dorm will look like." A 29% increase in the 2023-2024 enrollment moved the Wilberforce executive team to consider a quick way to house more students. Because of the large enrollment upswing, some students were placed in off campus apartments, leased by the university. But creating these new, on campus living spaces will connect more students to their collegiate surroundings. "These pre-made dorms are a great solution to our housing issue," said President Vann R. Newkirk. "Financially, for the most part, we are building them on our own. The infrastructure at the construction site is already there - so plumbing and electrical services are ready. We will save money by not paying any more rent for other housing, we have furniture that has been in storage from other shuttered dorms, and we are ready to begin a campaign that will help raise additional capital." Dr. Newkirk says three additional dormitories will be constructed by the fall of next year. The first sod will be turned on the new student housing Friday, September 29th on the campus of Wilberforce University, 1055 N. Bickett Rd. at 12:30 pm. Signage will direct you to the location, which is near the WU security station, across from the Alumni Complex on Bickett Rd. What: Groundbreaking for new student housing When: Friday, 9/29 at 12:30 pm Where: Wilberforce University, 1055 N. Bickett Rd., 45384 Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University prepares students for the future with emerging technology and research programs. Located in southwest Ohio near Dayton, the nation's first, private, historically Black college/university (HBCU) creates work ready pathways for its graduates to achieve successful careers. Among its peers, Wilberforce is highly ranked in post graduate hiring. WILBERFORCE.EDU If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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