Yellow Jackets buzz LeTourneau University in Longview

LONGVIEW – The $14 million, 60,000-sf student center at LeTourneau University is underway. It is the cornerstone of the university’s largest-ever capital campaign, which is aiming to raise a total of $27.5 million.

The Anna Lee and Sidney Allen Family Student Center will be situated on the university mall at the site of the former Skipper Dining Hall, next to the Margaret Estes Library.

In addition to study and meeting areas, the new center will add campus dining options, a bookstore, print shop, mail center and more. The Hive, the university’s cafe, will be relocated to the new building.

Opening is planned for March 2014.

LeTourneau University is known for its programs in aeronautical science, engineering, technology, the liberal arts and business.

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