IV. Enhancing the Student Experience Through Transformed Spaces
The goals for this priority are developing community spaces, to help students build relationships; updating classrooms and labs, to enable best practices in pedagogy; and installing lights at all outdoor athletic facilities, to allow flexible scheduling of games and practices and give student-athletes more time in the classroom. A number of projects are in progress or have been completed. This priority is led by Mr. Roger Dewell, Director of Facilities, and Mr. Bobby Womack, Director of Network and Infrastructure Services. Friends of HPU can give to support these projects here.
The acoustics at the Coliseum were improved to benefit HPU students, employees, and community members as well as out of town guests.
The FLLC-Jackson Room closet was renovated and painted.
Newman 224 was redesigned and updated with new furniture and technology.
The Theatre was renovated with beautiful new seating.
Winebrenner Memorial Hall of Science Microbiology Lab 217 was renovated.
The Center for Student Success (Library) began serving students on October 9, 2023.
The Intramural Field will be finalized for student use in Fall 2024.
The New Braunfels Center moved to a new location to better serve students and provide growth opportunities.
The Citizens National Bank Soccer Field lights were completed for Men’s and Women’s soccer.
The Coliseum ceiling, lights, concession, and lobby area were renovated.
A Cooling Tower rehabilitation was completed to improve the HVAC for the whole campus.
The Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom renovation was completed and welcomed 300 members of the public to the grand opening.
The H Pond was moved next to the new Welcome Center and beautifully remodeled.
Jennings Hall, one of two residence halls for men, received a complete bathroom remodel.
A boiler was replaced, improving heating for the whole campus.
The HVAC in the Thompson Academic Complex was replaced, providing comfort for students in their learning environment.