John Brown University gets $3 million challenge grant

SILOAM SPRINGS — The Windgate Foundation is giving a $3 million lead challenge grant to John Brown University for the school's renovation project for a women's residence hall.

The university announced the gift Thursday.

The renovation of the 247-bed Mayfield Residence Hall is expected to begin in spring 2017. Each of the residents' rooms will be rebuilt with high-efficiency lighting and new, modular furniture. The $6 million project also includes new bathrooms and plumbing and a new heating and cooling system, among other improvements.

The challenge grant will match dollar-for-dollar donations to the project up to $3 million.

The university says more than 10,000 women have lived in Mayfield since it opened in 1964.

Read Friday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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