The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has broken ground on a $33 million Student Engagement Center.

The university says the 62,000-square-foot center will become a hub for campus and community health education, and student health and wellness, assessment, and counseling.

Student Engagement Center will provide space for many programs and activities:

• Student Success Center
• Career Services
• International Programs 
• Graduate and professional school preparation
• Student Health Services and Counseling Center
• Open-use multipurpose and conference rooms 
• Two food vendor areas with seating
• Wellness Center with an indoor walking/running track
• Four-lane bowling alley
• Recreation area with pool tables, ping pong, and gaming tables
• 1,200-seat theater 
• Open seating for studying and gathering