Georgia Baptist affiliated Shorter University begins celebrating its 150^th anniversary year this Fall, having completed several major capital improvements just in time for students’ arrival back on campus.

Building projects, including dorm renovations, new science labs, and athletic facility upgrades, are being completed in time for the University’s sesquicentennial academic year. All the improvements made during the last year have enhanced the function, look, and feel of the campus community.

“Shorter University has been positively influencing the world for 150 years by preparing our students for Christ-centered success anywhere they go in the world. We are so thankful that our recent campus improvements will benefit our current and future students in continuation of that great tradition,” said Shorter University President Dr. Don Dowless. “We want our students to have an experience that is second to none, and we are fortunate that resources have been available to fund these campus enhancements.”

Dowless said some $2.7 million in projects have either been completed or are currently in progress.

“We are so excited to welcome major league baseball legend Darryl Strawberry to Shorter’s campus on December 1 for the President’s Gala,” Dowless said. “Darryl’s message of healing and hope will be a fantastic pinnacle of our 150^th academic year, and will be an excellent chance for alumni, parents, and donors to be a part of continuing to build the legacy of our great University,” he said.