Plans are moving forward on a new, state-of-the-art residence hall for Black Hills State University which connects two existing halls and provides for a vibrant community setting for students.

The new hall is estimated to break ground in early summer of 2014 with a completion date of summer 2015.

The nearly 50,000-square-foot new residence hall will connect two existing halls with a central living area that will be the resident life hub for all three buildings. The connecting link is the living room of the complex which will include a two-story great room, residential kitchen for student use, fireplace, a snack area and multi-media study rooms.