University of Rhode Island opens $150M engineering complex
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island is holding a ceremony to celebrate the opening a $150 million engineering complex.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo, members of the state's congressional delegation and URI officials plan to attend the event Monday morning at the South Kingstown campus.
Voters approved bond measures totaling $150 million to build the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering and renovate and expand Bliss Hall, which opened in 1928.
Work began on the project— the largest construction project in the university's history— in February 2017.
The Fascitelli Center opened for classes in September. It was designed with open spaces to foster collaboration across academic disciplines. Michael and Elizabeth Fascitelli donated $10 million for research equipment and an endowed fund.
Bliss Hall is expected to be ready in the coming weeks.