01/16/2026
Temple College officially opened the doors to its new four-story Main Building on Friday, cutting the ribbon on a transformative facility that reshapes the south side of campus and the Temple skyline.
The ceremony also helped mark the beginning of the College’s Centennial year.
“This Temple College Main Building is a new front door to opportunity for our students and our community,” said Temple College President Dr. Christy Ponce. “As we celebrate 100 years of service to Central Texas, this Main Building stands as a promise that Temple College will continue to deliver high-quality education, access and opportunity for generations.”
A crowd of more than 300 guests gathered for the ceremony, including College leaders and staff, students, city officials, state representative Brad Buckley, community and business partners, and education leaders.
The 109,000-square-foot Main Building now anchors the south side of campus and features 21 classrooms, two computer labs, a testing center, student services and advising offices, faculty and administrative office suites, tutoring and student success areas, and a new boardroom. The 9,130-square-foot Dr. Harry B. Macey Conference Center accommodates up to 650 people and can be divided into three rooms, opening onto an outdoor patio and the main lobby for large campus and community events.
The site also includes a new drop-off and entry plaza for visitors and prospective students, as well as a new quad to the north of the building featuring a fountain, seating areas, and a tiered lawn designed for gatherings, performances and student life.
The Main Building also houses the new University Center, which will be occupied by Texas A&M University–Central Texas. The partnership allows Temple College students to seamlessly transfer into bachelor’s degree programs while remaining on the Temple campus.
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