Georgia SouthWestern Unveils New Student Housing
4/27/2007
The final phase of Georgia Southwestern State University's $30 million residence hall construction is now complete. The ribbon was cut today to honor the completion of both phases. The first phase, Southwestern Oaks, began housing students this past fall, and now Southwestern Pines, a 231-bed facility, will also begin housing students.
Faculty members at Georgia SouthWestern say the upgrades to student housing will greatly improve the college living experience. "They are state of the art, and today's students want those kinds of facilities, they want to come here and have a comfortable place to live. Apartment style living, that's what these things offer. We are convinced it plays a major role in not only beautifying the campus but also making it more attractive to new students," said Kendall Blanchard Interim President of Georgia Southwestern State University.
Southwestern Oaks was designed for first-year students, giving them more modern suite-style living conditions, while Southwestern Pines was designed to offer apartment-style conventional living for upperclassmen.