GSU Law Building To Break Ground Today

September 12,2013

Georgia State University and its College of Law will break ground for its new building at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, at the corner of John Wesley Dobbs Avenue and Park Place.

University President Mark P. Becker and guests, including the chancellor of the University System of Georgia and members of the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia General Assembly, are expected to attend. The event is free and open to the public.

“We are excited to break ground on a building that will transform our school and our role in the community,” said Steven J. Kaminshine, dean and professor of law. “Our new building is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and university leadership, as well as the faith of the Georgia General Assembly, Board of Regents and governor.”

The state legislature approved $58.8 million in bond funding for the new building. The bonds sold in June, enabling the university to begin construction. The project should be completed in time for fall 2015 classes.

The new building will be the university’s first dedicated facility for legal education. Since its founding, the College of Law has occupied parts of the Urban Life Building.

Learn more about the new building at building.law.gsu.edu.