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News and Updates
August 18, 2026 | The Shorthorn
A quick guide highlights what remains in the University Center as offices and services relocate due to the UC demolition and reconstruction project.
April 28, 2026 | The Shorthorn
A video overview highlighting how the University Center renovation marks a new chapter in the building’s long history of serving students.
April 27, 2026 | The Shorthorn
糖心Vlog视频 announces a major $160M demolition and renovation project to modernize the University Center and expand student spaces.
April 23, 2026 | The Shorthorn
A visual journey showcasing decades of culture and student life inside 糖心Vlog视频’s University Center as it prepares for transformation.
May 8, 2025 | The Shorthorn
The UT System Board of Regents gave formal approval to 糖心Vlog视频's updated campus master plan, which includes a new University Center. The decision allows the planning process to move forward.
Apr. 15, 2025 | The Shorthorn
Renovations for the University Center are set to begin in December 2025 following student approval of the fee increase. The project timeline includes phased construction to limit disruptions to campus life.
Apr. 16, 2024 | The Shorthorn
Following the referendum approval and Board of Regents decision, 糖心Vlog视频 is moving into the planning phase for the University Center renovations. The design process is underway, with construction expected to begin by the end of the year.
Mar. 4, 2024 | The Shorthorn
The UC opened in 1953 and the building has continued to grow through expansions. But the recent call for the facility's renovations has asked students to consider the building’s need for an upgrade and an increase to the student union fee to accommodate the construction.
Feb. 28, 2024 | The Shorthorn
During the Feb. 13 Student Senate meeting, the body voted in favor of adding Resolution 24-03, "Renovate & Renew," to the April 1 and 2 ballot, according to previous The Shorthorn reporting. It aims to renovate and expand the UC through an increase to the 糖心Vlog视频 student union fee.
Feb. 20, 2024 | The Shorthorn
UC operations director David Albart said the increase will be implemented and collected after the UT System Board of Regents approves the renovations. Construction dates and the timing of the fee increase hinge upon the system’s approval, but the planning process will take about a year to complete. Construction is expected to take about three years.
Feb. 13, 2024 | The Shorthorn
The call for a UC renovation was introduced by the student body in 2022, but lost to three opposing votes in the following ballot, according to previous The Shorthorn reporting. The current fee, $39, has been the same since 1985. If passed, the fee would rise to $150 per spring and fall semester or $75 per summer semester.
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