CU breaks ground on Innovation Center

Clemson University breaks ground today to start construction of an innovation center that will transform student lives and the academic center of campus. The planned four-story, 70,000-square-foot Watt Family Innovation Center will be built behind the R.M. Cooper Library. The building is made possible in part by a gift from the Watt family of Kennesaw, Ga. The center will serve as an incubator of innovation for students, faculty and industry partners. Expected occupancy is spring 2016.  Turner Construction Co. is building the new facility. The guiding principle is “designing for innovation,” to make the space flexible, inspiring, collaborative and social. The Watt family gave $5.5 million to the university in 2012 as part of The Will to Lead capital campaign to raise $1 billion to support Clemson University students and faculty with scholarships, professorships, facilities, technology and enhanced opportunities for learning and research.