October 31, 2024
by Jere W. Morehead, President
Yesterday, the University of Georgia dedicated the newly renovated Cedar Street Building C, marking the completion of Phase I of the Science and Ag Hill Modernization. This milestone brings UGA one step closer to fulfilling a multiyear capital plan to build, renovate, and modernize hundreds of thousands of square feet devoted to research, instruction, and innovation on our South Campus.
Originally opened in 1960 as the Chemistry Building, Cedar Street Building C was part of a collection of six buildings—together known as the Science Center—that helped the University of Georgia become a Research 1 institution more than 50 years ago. Now, the updated building will house state-of-the-art laboratories and support spaces, advancing UGA’s robust research enterprise and facilitating collaboration among our faculty and students in entomology, cellular biology, microbiology, and related fields.
We are grateful for the continued support of the Governor, the General Assembly, the Chancellor, and the Board of Regents, which made this accomplishment possible. The renovation of Cedar Street Building C paves the way for future generations of students to become leaders in the life sciences, health care, and agriculture. I look forward to the many ways in which this facility will expand UGA’s impact in the coming years.