Revolutionizing Business and Technology Education: Texas A&M Texarkana Breaks Ground on New $45 Million Academic Building

Texas A&M Texarkana is addressing the high demand for degrees in business and technology-related fields by constructing a new $45 million academic building. The groundbreaking event for the new building is set to take place on May 30. The three-story building, spanning over 50,000 square feet, will be situated on the southwest side of the university’s campus.

The Business, Engineering, and Technology (BET) building is designed to accommodate the university’s growing need for degrees in these fields. It will house various mechanical engineering and design laboratories, a 255-seat lecture hall/auditorium for large lectures and events, and updates to existing spaces in the current Science and Technology building. In particular, the electrical engineering program’s laboratories will receive upgrades as part of this construction project.

A&M-Texarkana President Dr. Ross Alexander expressed gratitude to the state legislature, Rep. Gary VanDeaver, Sen. Bryan Hughes, Chancellor Sharp, and the A&M System Board of Regents for providing the funding for the new facility. Dr. Melinda Arnold, the university’s provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, highlighted the interdisciplinary study and research opportunities that this new building will bring. This allows for innovative ways to support learning and provide workforce-ready employees to businesses in East Texas and beyond.

The construction funding was secured during the 87th legislative session in 2021. The university is excited about