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PASS Releases Update to Safety and Security Guidelines

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) recently released a series of updates to its K–12 safety and security guidelines, according to the organization’s website.

DLR Group Names New Higher Education Leader

Architecture firm DLR Group recently named a new Higher Education Leader for the Southwest region.

Society for College and University Planning Announces 2023 Conference

The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) recently announced the launch of the North Central 2023 Regional Conference, scheduled from Oct. 16–18 in St. Louis, Mo., according to a news release.

Achieving Sustainability Through Historic Preservation at Washington University in St. Louis

Constructed in 1922 to house the School of Law, January Hall is a three-story granite and limestone building that helped shape the identity of the Danforth Campus at Washington University in St. Louis. While iconic, it was inefficient and did not meet the university’s accessibility or sustainability standards.

California Private School Debuts Renovated Library

Santa Catalina School, a private school in Monterey, Calif., recently debuted the complete interior renovation of the campus’ Sister Mary Kieran Library, according to a news release.

Walsh PK12 School Rendering

Colorado District Breaks Ground on New PreK–12 School

The Walsh School District in Walsh, Colo., held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new PreK–12 school, according to a news release.

A&M-Fort Worth Nearly Doubles Construction Budget

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents recently announced its decision to practically double the construction budget of Phase One of the Texas A&M-Fort Worth research campus, from $85 million to $150 million, according to a university news release.

ASU Board of Trustees Approves $8M Nursing Building

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees recently approved the construction of a new nursing building at its Three Rivers campus in Malvern, Ark.

C.W. Driver Starts Construction on New, $54.5M Calif. Elementary School

Builder C.W. Driver Companies recently announced that construction has begun on Elementary School #15 for the Menifee Union School District in Menifee, Calif.

Texas District Selects Program Manager for $89.5M Bond

The Crosby Independent School District in Crosby, Texas, recently announced that it has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as program manager for the completion of an $89.5-million school bond that voters approved in 2017, according to a news release.

Schools In Focus: Talking Campus Security with Mitch McKinley

Schools In Focus: Curating a School Security Plan, Staff, and Budget

This episode’s guest is Dustin Brooks, co-founder and chief customer officer of ZeroEyes. He’s here to talk about the importance of creating a school security plan against the backdrop of increasing active shooter and swatting incidents at schools around the country.

Stanford Begins Construction on New Facility for Graduate School of Education

Stanford University in Stanford, Calif., recently celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a new home for the university’s Graduate School of Education, according to a university news release.

Rider University Zen Den

Rider University Creates 'Zen Den' to Foster Student Health and Wellness

According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 44% of college students report having symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns that impact their ability to complete schoolwork.

Bechtel to Design, Build Electric School Bus Charging Stations

Engineering, construction, and project management company Bechtel recently announced that it will begin designing and building a series of electric school bus charging stations, according to a news release.

Northwestern State University Breaks Ground on New Academic Building

Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., recently celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for a new academic building named after a former university president.

DLR Group Announces Staffing Changes

Architecture firm DLR Group recently announced two leadership changes to its Campus Planning Studio, according to a news release.

False Alarms: The Harmful Impact of School Shooting Swatting and Hoaxes

With gun-related violence in schools continuing to rise, parents, teachers and students are increasingly concerned that these horrifying events could occur close to home. Unfortunately, amidst real school shootings, a new threat is emerging that is proving to be just as dangerous: shooting hoaxes, or “swatting.”

California District Breaks Ground on Total Campus Replacement

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a total campus replacement project for an elementary school in San Pablo, Calif.

Terra Linda High School Innovation

3 Adaptable Spaces We’ll See More of in Schools

Learning is untethered, spontaneous, and technology-rich, and schools are reshaping themselves to facilitate nimble and adaptable approaches to education. As we look to the future of schools, here are three flexible spaces we’ll see more of.

Jacksonville State University to Break Ground on Three Construction Projects

Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala., recently announced that it will begin construction on three new campus buildings in the coming weeks, according to a university news release.

Yale University Announces Series of Projects for Engineering School

Yale University in New Haven, Conn., recently announced a series of building projects to build up its School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS), according to a university news release.

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