Arkansas Tech University is ready to begin construction of Ferguson Student Union on its Russellville campus.
University trustees accepted a final price of $33,946,865 from Kinco Constructors for building the facility. That figure includes the cost of demolishing the Administration Building and Tomlinson Hall, constructing Ferguson Student Union and parking lot development on the south side of the new building.
The 68,000-square foot student union will have student meeting spaces, lounge spaces, fast casual dining, an esports gaming lab, basketball courts, and workout areas for cardiovascular and strength fitness training.
It is anticipated that the facility will open in 2026.
Ferguson Student Union is named for Jimmy Ferguson, his wife Cindi and their family. Mr. Ferguson served on the Arkansas Tech staff from 1975 to 1994, advancing to the rank of assistant vice president and dean of students.
