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Post by Aggie One on Feb 29, 2020 15:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by SixtiesAggie on Feb 29, 2020 17:49:45 GMT -5
Thanks for this information on the stadium and the dorm. This will clarify the confusion that many on this site had about the university being slack on the start-up of these projects. We don't own the stadium or the property needed for the dormitory.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Feb 29, 2020 19:36:05 GMT -5
Thanks for this information on the stadium and the dorm. This will clarify the confusion that many on this site had about the university being slack on the start-up of these projects. We don't own the stadium or the property needed for the dormitory. according to the article, i get the impression that we now own the 2 houses that caused the delay albeit the article didn't explicitly state so. and it sounds as though the stadium ownership expected to be transferred to a&t this coming may 2020... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 7:41:29 GMT -5
Thanks for this information on the stadium and the dorm. This will clarify the confusion that many on this site had about the university being slack on the start-up of these projects. We don't own the stadium or the property needed for the dormitory. according to the article, i get the impression that we now own the 2 houses that caused the delay albeit the article didn't explicitly state so. and it sounds as though the stadium ownership expected to be transferred to a&t this coming may 2020... Investors that own those shacks off Buford are playing hardball with the school. |
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Post by 919aggie on Jul 26, 2023 19:14:54 GMT -5
GREENSBORO — Amid continuing high demand from students for housing, N.C. A&T looks to start construction on a five-story residence hall late this autumn, according to Robert Pompey, the university’s vice chancellor for business and finance. The university’s goal is to get the dorm, which will cost about $60 million, built by fall 2025, said Pompey, adding that it would be the first new dorm built at N.C. A&T in the 16 years he’s been with the university. The university is in the process of getting final approvals for designs, he said. Housing has been a hot topic for N.C. A&T students, with some students even holding demonstrations in recent years calling for more to be created. Pompey said students prefer university housing for being close to classes, not requiring a 12-month lease and having utilities included. The new dorm will sit across Bluford Street from Harrison auditorium and will make it possible to offer underclassmen a “fresh new facility,” Pompey said. “Our students love staying on campus, so we really are trying to meet their demands and provide a service for them,” Pompey said. “We really want to provide them state-of-the-art housing.” The university announced plans for the “Bluford Street Residence Hall” back in 2018 and has had at least a couple projected start dates for construction come and go. Pompey said the reason for the delay is that the university pivoted to focus on buying surrounding apartment complexes and turning them into student housing first as a quicker way to add beds amid increasing student enrollment. He said the university is now further along with its financing for the project. Credit rating agency Fitch recently announced it had assigned a “AA-” rating to the roughly $59 million in bonds the UNC Board of Governors are expected to issue on behalf NC A&T this summer. That rating conveys a low risk of default on paying back the loans. Pompey said that while they had to get approval from the NC General Assembly for the project, the legislature typically does not provide the funding for projects such as this. Instead, the university will take on debt that it will would repay through the rental revenues received from students. greensboro.com/news/local/education/ncat-dorm-construction-fall/article_75bd9ed2-2a5a-11ee-82bb-875119578975.html |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jul 26, 2023 19:46:18 GMT -5
"Stadium Dates Finalized"
That was three years ago. SMH.
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Post by 919aggie on Jul 26, 2023 19:56:01 GMT -5
"Stadium Dates Finalized" That was three years ago. SMH. I'm still confused with this timeline.  |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 26, 2023 20:15:53 GMT -5
wow! i didn't even know that they are "considering" to build an indoor practice facility by 2031 but their cost projection seems to be a bit "low" to me. $13 million won't build a "top quality" standard playing field sized indoor practice facility. i suspect that they're only considering a 50 yard or 60 yard sized practice surface...
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Post by saabman on Jul 26, 2023 20:26:58 GMT -5
according to the article, i get the impression that we now own the 2 houses that caused the delay albeit the article didn't explicitly state so. and it sounds as though the stadium ownership expected to be transferred to a&t this coming may 2020... Investors that own those shacks off Buford are playing hardball with the school. As they should . They maybe Shacks but it's their own Shack . Don't let your emotions get the best of you when it comes to other people's property . |
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Post by ATLaggie on Aug 5, 2023 17:32:24 GMT -5
Will we have a pool on campus after Corbett Sports Center gets demolished? Will there be one in the New Convocation Center?
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 6, 2023 14:39:15 GMT -5
Will we have a pool on campus after Corbett Sports Center gets demolished? Will there be one in the New Convocation Center? there used to be a pool in moore gym but i don't know if it is still there or still operative... |
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Post by aggieblackie2 on Aug 6, 2023 14:47:57 GMT -5
Pool Gone.
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Post by ATLaggie on Aug 6, 2023 20:16:42 GMT -5
We have a exercise science department that I would think needs a pool for a class or two. Just a guess. I only bring this up because I think we're lacking in women's sports. I know we will have a women's soccer team, but I hope we will also think of other women's sports to bring online. Swimming & Diving could be an easy one since we've had the team up and running before. Other women's sports such as women's lacrosse or field hockey could possibly use the same field as soccer.
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