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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's College Board approved the top 10 construction priorities of the state's universities Thursday. The total amount projected to be provided by the Legislature for each institution, as well as the top two projects for each:
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Alcorn State University
Proposed bond allocation: $7.1 million.
Top projects: 1. Technology classroom building, $8 million; 2. Disability modifications, $10.9 million
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Delta State University
Proposed bond allocation: None.
Top projects: 1. Zeigel Hall renovations, $6.6 million; 2. Walter Sillers Coliseum renovation, $5.4 million.
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Jackson State University
Proposed bond allocation: $8.5 million.
Top projects: 1. College of Education & Human Development, $12.5 million; 2. Rose E. McCoy Auditorium renovation, $2 million.
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Mississippi State University
Proposed bond allocation: $13 million.
Top projects: 1. Engineering and science complex, $14 million; 2. Music department building, $11.4 million.
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Mississippi State Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine
Proposed bond allocation: $12.1 million.
Top projects: 1. Food science, nutrition and health promotion complex, $12.1 million; 2. Blackjack forest and wildlife research facility, $3.3 million.
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Mississippi University for Women
Total for top 10 projects: $6.5 million.
Top projects: 1. Fant Memorial Library addition and renovation, $2.5 million; 2. Keirn and Taylor halls demolition, $2.3 million
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Mississippi Valley State University
Proposed bond allocation: $6 million.
Top projects: 1. Fire sprinklers, $2 million; 2. Academic skills redesign, $6 million.
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University of Mississippi
Proposed bond allocation: $10 million.
Top projects: 1. Johnson Commons East, $7.6 million; Somerville Hall, $5.5 million.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Proposed bond allocation: None.
Top projects: 1. Central core support office, $9.6 million; 2. School of Health Related Professions expansion, $14.6 million.
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University of Southern Mississippi
Proposed bond allocation: $5 million.
Top projects: 1. General repair and renovation, all campuses, $6 million; 2. Bolton Hall renovation, $3 million.
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Educational Research Center (College Board headquarters in Jackson)
Proposed bond allocation: None.
Top projects: 1. Campus electrical service replacement, $1.7 million; 2. Replace hot/chilled mechanical water lines, $650,000.
Source: College Board.
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