During its June 14 meeting, the Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Board of Trustees approved the con- struction of a new Student Amenities Center.
The new $58 million facility will reshape the student experience at AAMU with state-of-the-art gathering spaces, centralized campus services, dining options, and student support offices. The strategic vision for the building allows it to bridge East and West campus across Meridian Street, therefore, creating a trans- formative drive through the AAMU campus and establishing a new hub for activity.
“Our new facility will offer the amenities today’s students expect to experience at a university campus. This, along with other projects, further amplifies our commitment to creating and escalating exceptional student experiences that encourage student success. I commend our Board for recognizing the importance of this needed asset for our students,” said Daniel Wims, AAMU president.
According to Wims, the project along with the construction of a new academic building for science, will transform the campus and also serve the economic vitality of the North Huntsville community.
The modern building is expected to include a food court, flexible theater space, student services of- fices, the campus bookstore and merchandise shop, conference spaces, a game room, student gover- nance offices, outdoor pavilions, and more.
“This facility takes our student services to the next level and greatly improves our ability to attract and engage students,” says Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Braque Talley. “Students expect quality amenities and comfortable spaces to gather, study, and build community. The student amenities building ad- dresses those needs while also centralizing many of the support and auxiliary services for students.”
The university plans to engage students in the development of finalized offerings and amenities ahead of construction which is scheduled to begin later this year.
