NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)August 26, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough College trustees approve project management for stadium district campus
Hillsborough College trustees have authorized the hiring of a project management firm to oversee potential construction of a new campus in the Rays' stadium district. The board also updated its capital improvement plan to incorporate $50 million in state funding designated for the project.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)Why It Matters
The college is taking formal administrative steps to prepare for a potential campus expansion in the stadium district, supported by $50 million in state-allocated funds.
Key Facts
- The Hillsborough College Board of Trustees approved hiring a project management firm to act as the owner's representative for the project.
- The board amended its capital improvement plan to include $50 million in state-provided funding.
- The project is located in the Rays' stadium district.
- The project management firm will only be utilized if construction proceeds.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida, supporter of state funding for the project.”locationRays' stadium district“The proposed site for the reimagined campus.”organizationHillsborough County Commission“Body responsible for approving the public financing package.”organizationPure Project Management“Project management firm selected for the campus initiative.”organizationTampa City Council“Body responsible for approving the public financing package.”organizationHillsborough College“The educational institution undergoing campus redevelopment.”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough College.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team proposing a stadium and development district.”