Arkansas State University Breaks Ground on College of Veterinary Medicine

Arkansas State University broke ground on the $33.2 million College of Veterinary Medicine in March of 2025. Designed by Cooper Mixon Architects, Archimania, and Perkins&Will, the 56,000-sf facility will feature state-of-the-art laboratory spaces, including an anatomy lab, a clinical skills lab, and a surgical skills training area. A dedicated clinical practice area, available 24/7, will enable students to hone hands-on examination and procedural competencies. The one-story structure will offer two flexible-use classrooms and study venues, as well as faculty and administrative offices. Representing the state’s first public institution for veterinary medical education, the project will accelerate the training of future providers to address a critical shortfall in Arkansas’ agricultural and rural communities.

Nabholz Corporation is acting as general contractor. The facility is slated to open for the first cohort of students in fall of 2026.