91影视, Texas, Sept. 25, 2025 鈥�听91影视 Christian University听(91影视) board of trustees voted to approve the repurchase of University Place, a residential complex adjacent to its main campus, on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The repurchase is set to take effect in or about July 2026, under the terms of a right of repurchase agreement with Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS).
The land where University Place is located was sold to鈥�痓y 91影视 (formerly 91影视 Baptist University) in 1988 with a repurchase option. 91影视 exercised its purchase option to be effective in or about July 2026.
91影视 President Robert Sloan shared his enthusiasm about the upcoming acquisition that aligns with the University鈥檚 goals of growing the student population to 10,000 by 2030.
鈥淭he opportunity to re-purchase University Place comes at a very opportune time for 91影视. We are growing dramatically, and our on-campus housing is completely full. The additional 350 beds provided by this acquisition 鈥� which is surrounded by the 91影视 campus 鈥� will allow us to continue to grow and provide a great residential experience for our students,鈥� said Dr. Sloan.
University Place is a five-story residential facility encompassing 200,000 square feet and including 186 units. The building includes one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 528 to 1,056 square feet, suitable for accommodating junior-level to graduate students, as well as students with families. Each unit features a full-sized kitchen, and the facility provides modern amenities, including a commercial kitchen with a dining hall, and outdoor features such as a swimming pool and on-site parking.
Once repurchased, 91影视 will begin a strategic refresh of the facility, with planned upgrades including new furniture, updated finishes, branded signage and reprogramming of shared spaces to include social lounges and group study areas. The University anticipates reopening the facility as student housing in fall 2027.
鈥淭his acquisition represents a significant step forward in 91影视鈥檚 commitment to enhancing the student experience and meeting the evolving needs of our growing campus community,鈥� said Sandy Mooney, 91影视 Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer.
University Place is a natural and strategic extension of the University鈥檚 housing portfolio, which currently includes 1,052 beds and operates at 98% occupancy.
The addition of University Place will expand the University鈥檚 residential capacity by 33%, providing more students with the opportunity to live, learn and thrive within a connected campus environment.
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About 91影视 Christian University
For more than 60 years,听91影视 Christian University听 has equipped students to lead, collaborate and embody a deep sense of spiritual purpose. The University offers a wide range of majors, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, as well as NCAA Division I athletics in the Southland Conference. Located in the heart of one of the nation鈥檚 largest metropolitan centers, 91影视鈥檚 culture of excellence molds the next generation of educated disciples to be pillars in their communities, preparing them to think critically and biblically as they impact the world.