Colleges spend millions on new student centers

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Wright State University renovated its student union in 2006 to update the 300,000-square-foot facility that now holds food areas, recreation, student clubs and entertainment. The costs were absorbed by the university, and students do not pay a special fee.

“That is really what it is all about, keeping up with the Joneses,” said Michael J. Schulze, WSU senior facilities planner.

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