Major Grant to Fund Upgrades to Two Lecture Halls and the Hudgins Hall Auditorium
LUFKIN, Texas — Angelina College has been awarded a $187,500 grant from the E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation to fund significant upgrades to three campus spaces: two lecture halls in the Social and Behavioral Sciences and Math and Science buildings, along with renovations to the Hudgins Hall auditorium. The one-year grant will fund meaningful upgrades to three of the college’s instructional and event spaces, enhancing the learning environment for students, faculty, and the broader community.
The renovations will modernize key instructional and event spaces that serve hundreds of students and community members each year. Upgrades to the two lecture halls will improve the classroom experience for a wide range of academic programs, while enhancements to the Hudgins Hall auditorium will benefit fine arts performances, college events and public gatherings that bring the campus and community together.
This grant reflects the E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation’s deep investment in the educational and cultural life of Angelina County. The Foundation works to honor the philanthropic legacy of E.L. Kurth, Jr. by supporting institutions that strengthen the communities he cared about. Angelina College is honored to be a recipient of that generosity.
“The College’s relationship with the Kurth Foundation is built on a long-standing shared commitment to education and the future of our region,” AC president Dr. Michael Simon said. “We are deeply grateful for this investment in our students, faculty, and campus community. Enhancements to our lecture halls and Hudgins Hall will strengthen the teaching and learning environment for years to come, ensuring Angelina College continues to provide exceptional educational experiences and opportunities for all who walk through our doors.”
The upgraded facilities will support Angelina College’s mission to provide a high-quality educational experience to the students and residents of Angelina County and the surrounding region. Improved lecture halls and performance spaces will benefit not only current students but also the community programs, continuing education offerings, and public events that make the college a hub of activity in Lufkin and beyond.
About Angelina College: Angelina College is a two-year community college located in Lufkin, Texas, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education, workforce training, and community enrichment. Through its technical programs, transfer pathways, and continuing education offerings, Angelina College serves thousands of students each year across the East Texas region.
About the E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation: The E.L. Kurth, Jr. Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting organizations and institutions throughout the Lufkin/Angelina County community. The Foundation supports institutions and organizations that provide significant advances in the area of education, health, community and social service, cultural arts and the humanities.
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