08/27/2026
South Carolina State University’s new $50 million freshman residence hall is beginning to take shape as crews raise massive concrete wall panels into place, marking a major construction milestone for the five-story facility.
SC State President Alexander Conyers said the milestone reflects the advantages of a construction method designed to accelerate the project while maintaining the building’s structural integrity.
“I'm very excited that this process allows the university to receive the finished product in a faster time,” Conyers said. “It expedites the process while there are no shortcuts on safety or durability of the building.”
The accelerated but structurally sound construction method is expected to allow SC State freshmen to occupy the new residence hall in fall 2027.
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