Jacksonville State breaks ground on new housing complex
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A new residence hall at Jacksonville State University has officially broken ground and is expected to serve as a major addition to the western gateway of campus by Fall 2026.
The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, April 15, for the West Village Housing Project, which will become its largest residence hall with 700 total beds.
The complex will feature units with full kitchens or kitchenettes, student organization spaces, and chapter rooms overlooking the University’s soccer and baseball facilities.
“We always want to show that we’re growing in some fashion and that we’re always adjusting for the student needs of today and the future. We appreciate all the university partners, and we’re just really excited about how this is going to change our campus.”
Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr., JSU President
West Village Housing Project
Hosted on site, the ceremony brought together university leaders, students, members of the Foundation Board, city officials, and construction partners to mark the start of a transformative student housing development.
The university says this project is the result of a broad partnership that includes the Jax State Foundation, university leadership, and key contractors and developers. Among those recognized were Choate Construction, the Foresite Group, KMS, Niles Bolton and Associates, Rise Real Estate Company, and Stifel Bank & Trust.
“The West Village Housing Project represents more than just a new building. It reflects our shared commitment to supporting student success and strengthening the future of Jax State. We’re proud to stand alongside the university in making this vision a reality, and we look forward to seeing how West Village will positively impact generations of Gamecocks to come.”
Ken Howell, Treasurer of the Jax State Foundation Board
JSU says the 700-bed apartment-style facility is part of a larger vision for campus transformation and something that was a result of a need expressed by the students.
The University opened a new Freshman dorm, the North Village Housing Complex, before the fall of 2024. President Killingsworth emphasized the new West Village would be for upperclassmen.
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