Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ) celebrated the grand opening of Redbud Hall Wednesday, August 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Hot Springs Chamber Ambassadors.
Redbud Hall is Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s second on-campus residence hall, adding 190 beds and nearly doubling housing capacity to 400 students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, developed with Servitas and Lewis Architects and built by Buffalo Builders, marks a milestone in the College’s commitment to student housing and campus growth.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ President Dr. Wade Derden reflected on the vision that began with former President Dr. John Hogan.
“Dreams do come true. Several years ago, Dr. Hogan had a vision for housing on this campus. Our students consistently voiced their desire for on-campus living, and Dr. Hogan listened. In many ways, the completion of Redbud Hall is the culmination of his vision and leadership,� Derden said.
“Residency transforms a campus, and I believe it does so for the better,� Derden emphasized. “Redbud Hall is more than a building. It is a promise to our students, a commitment to their success, and a visible symbol of our growth as a college.�
David Braden, Senior Vice President of Operations for Servitas, praised the partnership that made the project possible and the lasting impact of on-campus living.
“This momentous occasion is a testament to the power of a shared vision, and it couldn’t
have happened without a fantastic team,� Braden stated.
“Over the past five years, Dogwood Hall has had a transformative impact on students’
lives, fostering friendships and unforgettable memories,� Braden noted. “With the
addition of Redbud Hall, we are opening the door for even more students to experience
the benefits of a live-learn environment.�
Additional remarks were shared by Jim Hale, Chair of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees; Trey
Williams, Project Executive for Buffalo Builders; and Tyanna Lindsey, Residential
Director and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumna.
Following the program, the Hot Springs Chamber Ambassadors led the ribbon cutting
alongside Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ leadership. Guests were then invited to tour both Redbud and Dogwood
Halls and enjoy a reception in the Redbud lobby.


