PROJECT:

John Chambers College

of Business & Economics

ARCHITECT:

Strada

Gensler

LOCATION:

Morgantown, WV

SIZE:

180,000GSF

COMPLETED:

Fall 2022

The newly built Reynolds Hall at West Virginia University provides the John Chambers College of Business and Economics with 180,000GSF of innovative business learning and research space. Outfitted with a myriad of cutting-edge research centers, experiential learning labs, and student support hubs, the new facility supports West Virginia University’s mission of creating the next generation of business leaders. 

Both graduate and undergraduate students will get hands-on learning experiences, tailored to their area of study. Through industry partnerships, students will have the chance to solve real-world problems and provide strategies and solutions to businesses in West Virginia.

Seven keystone laboratories are located throughout the facility, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities to further their education and experience. Labs include Behavioral Economics & Situational Testing, Social Technology & Research, Roll Capital Markets Trading Center, the Wehrle Global Supply Chain Lab, the Dr. Randy & Karen Evans Cybersecurity Laboratory, Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation & Technology Lab, and the Data Analytics lab.

All laboratories enable students to work in tandem with key industry partners to solve ongoing real-world problems. Students have the opportunity to develop skills beyond the classroom, partnering with local organizations to provide data-driven technical insights and solutions. Additionally, several research and outreach centers are housed in Reynolds Hall, including Data-Driven WV, Vantage Ventures, and the Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

Reynolds Hall not only prioritizes academic pursuits but also caters to the overall well-being of its occupants with a fitness center and several retail and concession spaces. A large lobby space on the main floor of the building includes a large video wall to display ongoing student research and projects, as well as University announcements. The Academic Engagement Success Center provides space for presentation and interview prep, as well as connecting students with peer tutors and coaches.

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