New KWK/Jenkins • Peer-Designed Residence Hall at Fayetteville State University Completed in Time for Historic Fall Enrollment

St. Louis, MO — Construction is complete on a new $50 million residence hall, designed by the KWK/Jenkins • Peer Architects team, at Fayetteville State University (FSU) in Fayetteville, NC. The new 87,930-square-foot Bronco Pride Hall welcomed 336 first year and sophomore students for the 2025 fall semester.

FSU is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina and the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state, having been founded in 1867. FSU is a Historically Black University offering degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. With more than 6,500 students, Fayetteville State University is among the most diverse institutions in the nation.

The university’s new, modern four-story hall is located on the former site of Vance Hall on its East Campus and includes single and double bedrooms, each with a dedicated bathroom. Study rooms are designed at each end of the building’s wings with the hall’s entrance and staircase prominently featured in the center of the building.

The co-ed hall also features a full-size kitchen on the first floor; a spacious, full-size laundry room and multiple study rooms and breakout lounges for informal gatherings on each floor. To increase the hall’s sense of community, architects designed a large, central lounge with extended glass looking out on the campus, plus a glass surround staircase to complement newer, adjacent halls McLeod and Bryant in the East Campus residential district.

Bronco Pride Hall is specifically designed to enhance the students’ living experience and support the academic success of FSU’s growing student population, which broke its enrollment record this year.

“This new residence hall is more than just brick and mortar,” said Dr. Juanette Council, FSU Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. “It is a powerful investment in our students and their success at Fayetteville State University. Somewhere within these walls, dreams will be realized.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the hall’s official completion was held on Aug. 11, 2025. The Construction Manager at Risk on the project was Metcon Construction of Pembroke, NC.

“I want you to know that it wasn’t the chancellor, not the Board of Trustees, nor the administration that mandated the name of this new residence,” said FSU Chancellor Darrell T. Allison. “It truly originated from the hearts, minds, and spirits of our students.”

About KWK Architects

Founded in 2013, St. Louis-based KWK Architects partners with colleges and universities across the United States to create innovative and inspiring places that enhance campus life. Areas of expertise include student housing, dining, and academic and science/technology spaces. KWK Architects has completed more than $2 billion in construction-valued projects on more than 35 higher education campuses nationwide since its founding. In 2023, the firm merged with St. Louis-based Lawrence Group, forming a singular powerhouse in the higher education market. For more information about KWK Architects, visit www.kwkarchitects.com or contact Director of Marketing Cindy Hausler at cindyh@kwkarchitects.com.

About Jenkins • Peer Architects

Recognized as the AIA North Carolina and AIA Charlotte Firm of the Year in 2021, Jenkins • Peer Architects (J•PA) has maintained a focus on campus architecture for over 45 years, providing creative design solutions to college and universities throughout the Carolinas. Through their work on 11 UNC System campuses, J•PA has developed a keen understanding of the reporting and documentation requirements of the State Construction Office. Those projects represent a mix of new construction and renovated facilities, with a focus on delivering long-lasting value for our clients.