Central Texas officials, business leaders, representatives and students of the Texas State University System gathered in the newly opened Esperanza Hall Aug. 19 to mark the latest addition to the Round Rock campus.
The big picture
The university also announced a new electrical engineering program during the building’s dedication.
Launching in the fall of 2027, the program will have three concentrations in computer engineering, nanotechnology and network communication. In the coming years, a fourth concentration in power and energy will be added, Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse said.
In their own words
“Texas State is committed to the future of the Round Rock campus, Williamson County, and the entire Austin to Waco corridor,” Damphousse said. “We are building a campus that will grow with this community, creating new opportunities for our students, and preparing graduates to meet the workforce needs of one of the most dynamic regions in Texas. Esperanza Hall is an important step forward, and we are only getting started.”
About the project
Esperanza Hall was a $52.4 million project, bringing 81,600 square feet of additional instructional space.
The facility includes a tiered lecture hall, classrooms, study spaces and lounge rooms on the first floor, according to the university. The second and third floors are shell space for future expansion.
What’s next?
Brian McCall, chancellor of the Texas State University System, said future plans for expansion on the 100-acre Round Rock campus include six more buildings: one for life sciences, three more academic facilities and two for on-campus student housing.
