Stetson University preps wave of construction, renovation projects

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A new 305-bed dorm is among a wave of construction project projects set to start at Stetson University.

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The DeLand-based private college will start work this summer on a four-story, 88,000-square-foot residence hall at the center of campus near the Carlton Union Building and Templeton Fountain.

The project will open in 2026 and feature double-occupancy rooms, shared suite-style rooms and individual rooms, as well as community kitchens, student lounges and other common areas.

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