December 2025

PROJECT UPDATES

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USF reimagines former golf course

What was previously known as the Claw golf course at the University of South Florida will be brought back to life as a mixed-use district that will serve as both a campus gateway and regional destination. And by reimagining what this land could unlock for the university's future, USF is leading the state's higher education landscape in vision and impact.

Ole Miss issues RFP

The University of Mississippi is seeking a development team to deliver a transformative, multi-asset P3 that will reshape the areas around the iconic Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and surrounding campus edge. Developers have until February 5 to submit proposals.

UT Austin tops out

The University of Texas at Austin recently held a topping out ceremony for Whitis Court, its first new undergraduate residence hall in roughly 20 years. Once complete, the new residence hall will add an additional 800 beds to campus.

FIRM ANNOUNCEMENT

B&D joins forces with PMA

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, and Project Management Advisors (PMA) announced earlier this month that we have merged, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services to form an integrated, scalable platform with broader capabilities across project lifecycles.

ASK THE EXPERT: B&D'S PEYTON BRAILSFORD

In this month's column, Peyton Brailford, B&D's expert on strategizing campus amenities, talks about the trends shaping campus amenities and how campuses can get and maintain a competitive edge.

Seventy percent of projects fail the first time—not because they lacked vision, but because good intentions don't always translate to sustained action that equates to successful implementation. Leaders in the top thirty percent understand a few core truths about change management. Learn more below.

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Event and conference services are playing a growing role in how institutions engage students, elevate campus visibility, and generate sustainable revenue. When operations, professional management, and use of space are bundled, the services are strengthen and the institution is moved closer to its goals. Learn how a more integrated approach can improve utilization, support institutional priorities, and unlock new value across campus facilities.

Established in 1998 by Brailsford & Dunlavey, CENTERS was the first company in the U.S. to provide campus center management services for campus life facilities including sports venues, recreation and wellness facilities, student centers, performing arts venues, conference facilities, and more. Visit or View for more info. 

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