Perhaps the only benefit from Austin’s lack of rain has been that construction on our new College of Liberal Arts Building is ahead of schedule, helping the building project come in under budget. Located on the East Mall, this 200,000 square-foot, glass and limestone building includes a number of sustainable design strategies and is expected to receive LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Development Office has now raised $19,028,889 in private donations to support the new building, which will finally give liberal arts students a place of their own on campus.

PHOTO BY RYANN FORD