Construction at TCTC Project Nexus

Project Nexus updates as of August 18, 2026

Students walking Project Nexus. First day of classes August 17.

First day of classes August 17. Students walking Project Nexus.

New stairs with handrails

Project Nexus Phase 2 is now complete, marking a major transformation of the campus center spine from Oconee Hall to Anderson Hall.

The project included the addition of several new stairways connecting the upper walk along Anderson and Pickens Halls to a new middle pathway that gently winds through the center of campus, creating connections between the upper Pickens Hall path and the lower Cleveland Hall walk.

Students returning for the fall semester on August 17 were able to move freely through the center of campus and enjoy the newly completed space. The project is further enhanced by a new amphitheater and extensive landscaping.

Overall, Project Nexus Phase 2 has been a great success. Thank you to Harper Construction, DP3 Architects, their partners, who helped bring this important campus improvement to life. Stay tuned for Nexus Phase 3.

Aerial View of Nexus with the Amphitheater

Aerial View of Nexus including the Amphitheater

Aerial view of Project Nexus

Pickens Hall and Project Nexus featuring the future Student Commons

Project Nexus and Pickens Hall featuring the future Student Commons

Project Nexus showing the new upper and lower paths

Showing the new upper and lower paths of Project Nexus

Project Nexus updates as of July 9, 2026

Project Nexus is nearing completion.

The new sidewalk is now open, providing a smooth and continuous pedestrian route from Ruby Hicks, through the heart of campus, all the way to Oconee Hall.

Final finishes across the project area are still underway. Stairways will open once the site railings have been installed and all safety requirements have been completed.

Thank you for your patience and support as we complete the final phase of this important campus improvement project.

Project Nexus where we started

Project Nexus where we landed

Project Nexus looking toward the center of Pendleton campus

Project Nexus looking toward the center of campus

Project Nexus Amphitheater

Project Nexus updates as of June 4, 2026

Despite the many inches of rain received over the past several weeks, a large portion of the spine walkway has been poured. Seat walls and curbing have been formed and poured throughout much of the project area and work will continue through June. A second, larger stairway is scheduled to be poured during the week of June 8.

Sidewalk poured aerial view

Sidewalk poured

Project Nexus updates as of May 21, 2026

New stair for Project Nexus

Project Nexus continues with construction of the new stair transition from the lower Cleveland Hall elevation to the upper Pickens Hall.

Project Nexus updates as of April 23, 2026

Gentle slope of Nexus Pathway

The weather has been cooperative so far, allowing grading to progress well. The central path is now clearly visible, taking shape with a gentle slope. The outdoor amphitheater/classroom has had its first footing pour completed, and forms are in place to continue developing the seating area. If the weather continues to cooperate, the new Central Spine is anticipated to be completed by July.