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First phase of The Grove to be complete this Fall

U of L begins construction on gathering place on campus for students, staff

May 21, 2026 | 6:45 PM

For some students, the pressures of university or being long distances away from families can be stressful. 

With that in mind, the U of L has begun construction on a project they’re calling The Grove.

Student Services executive director Mark Slomp says the concept is about two years in the making.

“It’s meant to be a place where folks can stop, meet new people, enjoy sitting around a harvest table together, or sitting around a fireplace. We’re going to have an outdoor fireplace.”