The Daily Dig
Centenary College of Louisiana is getting $10 million in federal funding to renovate Mickle Hall, its science building on the Shreveport campus. The money was included in the FY 2026 federal spending package approved last month.
The 1947 building carries a total renovation cost of nearly $30 million. The project converts Mickle Hall into the new home for the College's School of Health Sciences, with federal dollars working alongside fundraising, planning, and institutional partnerships already in motion.
Project Snapshot:
Agency / Body: Federal government (FY 2026 appropriations package)
Approval: Approved as part of FY 2026 federal spending bills
Recipient: Centenary College of Louisiana
Funding Amount: $10 million
Total Project Cost: Nearly $30 million
Supplemental Funding: Planning, fundraising, and partnerships
Facility: Mickle Hall (constructed 1947)
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Primary Purpose: Support new School of Health Sciences
Scope: Health Sciences Pavilion with flexible classrooms and studio-format learning spaces
Laboratory Upgrades: State-of-the-art labs and equipment enhancements
Building Work: New infrastructure and addition to existing facility
Institutional Impact: Positions facility for additional grant support
Program Context: Health sciences programs tied to 94% medical school acceptance rate
TheJobWalk Thoughts
This project has $10 million confirmed and $20 million still to raise, so procurement timing will depend on how fast Centenary closes that funding gap. Contractors and suppliers in the Gulf South should watch for design phase activity and fundraising announcements before committing serious BD resources. When the project does move, the trade packages will be substantial. Lab casework, medical gas, specialty plumbing, MEP systems, and the structural work for the addition will all drive separate bid packages. The lab buildout piece is worth particular attention because owner-furnished equipment decisions on health sciences projects tend to compress subcontractor schedules in ways that catch unprepared teams off guard. For anyone covering Louisiana higher education work, this is a project worth tracking early rather than showing up at bid day.
