Culinary students, faculty eager for new building

Culinary students, faculty eager for new building

In 2019 the Culinary Arts Institute revealed its plans for a brand-new building that would replace the now demolished Taylor and Keirn halls. The building is an upgrade from the current Culinary building, Shattuck Hall, and will have features such as two prep kitchens, a library and event space, as well as other additions. Culinary staff, faculty and students look forward to what the new building will bring.

Name change decision delayed until 2024

Name change decision delayed until 2024

In December 2022, President Nora Miller announced that the process of the University’s name change would be pushed back until the 2024 legislative session.

Miller said that there were concerns among constituents that the university was moving too quickly, so the process was slowed to make sure that people are confident that the new name is reflective of the university’s original mission and inclusive of current and prospective students.