Copiah-Lincoln Community College has officially begun renovations on Josie G. Ellis Hall, marking a major investment in campus housing and the overall student experience.
The approximately $6 million project will provide a complete overhaul of Ellis Hall, located behind the Ewing Administration Building, adding space for 64 students to Co-Lin’s campus housing options. The project is designed to modernize the 10,000-square-foot, two-story building constructed in 1939 while expanding residential capacity to better serve current and future students.
Each room will have two beds and a private bathroom. An apartment for the residence life advisor will be located on each floor. Renovations will also include converting the building from exterior-entry access to interior-entry access, enhancing security and safety for students…