Site work and addition to an educational facility in Miami, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a 49,433-square-foot educational facility.

The Ernest R. Graham University Center (Graham Center) expansion project (BT-921) is expected to add an estimated 59,362 GSF (44,300 NASF) to the existing facility. The objective of the project is twofold: first, it will expand programming and event spaces to meet the needs of the FIU community; second, it will provide additional student-use spaces and a military students suite. Constructed in 1974, the Graham Center began as a 78,000-square-foot student union. Since then, the Graham Center has grown to become FIU's primary hub for academic and affinity events, student services, academic instruction, departmental functions, and retail operations. As FIU continues to soar in national rankings, and be a magnet for millions internationally, it is imperative the Graham Center have facilities fitting of a world-class student union. This expansion represents FIU’s opportunity to cement itself as the go-to venue for research conferences, official governmental events and student programming. As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU needs spaces to attract a variety of large-scale programs and events in the fields of technology, medicine, international affairs, commerce, and journalism. The existing event spaces in the Graham Center are fragmented and disintegrated. For example, there are no breakout rooms attached to the current ballrooms. Guests must exit and re-enter the building to access additional event spaces. What is more, existing breakout rooms are scattered throughout the building. The proposed project will have the required venue amenities such as breakout rooms, green rooms, and other interrelated spaces, to accommodate events in a centralized location. As of October 8, 2024, this project is in the planning phase. An architect and a construction manager has not been selected. A firm timeline for start of construction has not been determined. Construction is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2027. This project is included in the Florida International University's FY 2024-25 - 2028-29 CIP. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.