GCU's Ingram Honors College broke ground Monday morning on what will become the site of its new home. The existing building will be expanded to a 51,000-square-foot, three-story center, slated to open in fall 2026. It will feature classrooms, study spaces, lounge areas, a two-story glass lobby and an indoor-outdoor gathering space for building community. Construction will be led by Butch Glispie and Pono Construction, the company that has constructed most of the campus's facilities. At the groundbreaking ceremony, special addresses were delivered by university leaders and honors students. The campus community made notes for a time capsule, and students signed classroom walls.
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GCU-branded hard hats and gold shovels were presented at the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. -
University President Brian Mueller speaks to students, faculty and special guests during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on Monday near the campus's main entrance. -
University President Brian Mueller speaks to students, faculty and special guests during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony. April 20, 2026. -
University President Brian Mueller speaks to students, faculty and special guests during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Mike and Sheila Ingram listen as President Brian Mueller speaks during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
University President Brian Mueller addresses the crowd during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
University President Brian Mueller gave a special message during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Sheila and Mike Ingram (forefront, at right), along with a group of Ingram Honors College students, were part of the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli speaks to students, faculty and special guests during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College student Vice President Adison Hamele (right) and President Kaylee Aschbrenner speak during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College student Vice President Adison Hamele (right) and President Kaylee Aschbrenner speak during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College students listen to guest speakers during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College students Judah Floyd (left) and Jordan Ward speak during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College students Jordan Ward (right) and Judah Floyd speak during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College student Judah Floyd presents Sheila and Mike Ingram with a basketball signed by honors students during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Sheila and Mike Ingram (center) are joined by (from left) builder Butch Glispie, Ingram Honors College students, President Brian Mueller (second from right) and Ingram Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli (right) for a traditional groundbreaking photo during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Sheila and Mike Ingram (center) are joined by builder Butch Glispie (left), Ingram Honors College students, President Brian Mueller (second from right) and Ingram Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli (right) for a traditional groundbreaking photo during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Mike Ingram (right) and university President Brian Mueller (center) talk with sophomore Adison Hamele during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Ingram Honors College student President Kaylee Aschbrenner signs a classroom wall during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Students sign a classroom wall during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Bethany Grissom signs a classroom wall during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026. -
Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Cherylann Galdi leaves a message for Mike and Sheila Ingram on a classroom wall during the Ingram Honors College groundbreaking ceremony on April 20, 2026.
