Ribbon Cutting Slated for New Science Building

Mar 28, 2025 —

New Science Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Friday, March 28, 2028
10:00 a.m.

Intersection of Weldon and Blackstone Avenues. Ceremony to take place behind the building in the outdoor plaza area. Ribbon cutting portion of the ceremony to take place in the front of the building at the end of the program. Please see the attached program for the details of tomorrow's special event.

Fresno City College has a stunning new Science Building that opened for the 2025 spring semester. The $87 million building project is 87,000 square feet and will house the following areas of study:

Biology
Chemistry
Engineering and Physics
Maker Space sponsored by Chevron

Funding for the building consists of $79 million from the 2016 Measure C facilities bond, $5 million from Fresno Unified School District, and $3 million from the FCC budget.

The building is three levels featuring modern labs across the science disciplines. Tutoring spaces and flexible study areas are available for students.

In addition, it is home to the Design Science Middle College High School, continuing a great partnership with Fresno Unified School District. Design Science Middle College High School offers a dual enrollment program that gives students the possibility to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time.

The new Science Building will be a signature building for California’s first community college and features a strong architectural link to the college’s historical past while offering students a bright future. Professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are undeniably in high demand. This new building has been thoughtfully designed to serve the educational needs of our students who are seeking education in STEM fields

The New Science Building is designed with students in mind and is located on the east side of campus at the intersection of Weldon and Blackstone, providing a sleek, modern feature located across the street from Ratcliffe Stadium.

The building is dedicated to biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics and will be a cornerstone of innovation and learning for students. This facility will inspire and prepare students to tackle challenges in some of the STEM fields, shaping the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

This is the final construction project from the Measure C bond from 2016, to be completed for the college. Other projects included the opening of the Parking Structure in 2022, the West Fresno Center in 2023, the First Responders Campus in 2023 and the Child Development Center in 2024.