Waynesburg University breaks ground on new building
Construction has begun on Waynesburg University’s new Center for Criminal and Forensic Investigation.
The center is slated to open in the fall 2024 semester as the university celebrates its 175th anniversary. The $2.1 million center has been funded in its entirety by donors, and will benefit students from various disciplines and provide training opportunities for regional first responders.
The center will include a large space that can be used for functions of up to 120 people while also being able to convert into three separate classrooms outfitted with state-of-the-art technology. The center also will house a conference room, office and large area for practical learning exercises.
The Center for Criminal and Forensic Investigation will be located next to the university’s existing Crime Scene Investigation Center, which houses classrooms and virtual training equipment, including a newly acquired $110,000 patrol car simulator.