Mays Business Education Complex

The vision for the expansion to the Mays Business Education Complex (BEC) is an environment that promotes connectivity, creativity, and collaboration. It will be a reflection of how business will be conducted in the future. Fronting on Olsen Boulevard, the new 82,500 gross square foot building will be a gateway to the Business Education Complex and include spaces for academic innovation through active learning with enhanced engagement of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Building Overview

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Business Education Complex (BEC)

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Business Student Council students pose with shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony.

On October 28, 2022, Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wayne Roberts ’85 Building. The event featured a short program with Texas A&M Foundation President Tyson Voelkel ’96 as the emcee, and speeches were delivered by former Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks, recently retired Abrigo President and CEO Wayne Roberts ’85, Texas A&M Student Body President Case Harris ’23, and former Interim Dean Ricky Griffin of Mays.

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Committed to Excellence

Wayne Roberts ’85 is passionate about Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School. In addition to appreciating the school’s role in his successful career, Roberts is excited about Mays’ commitment to become the nation’s preeminent public business school.

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Wayne Roberts '85 speaking at groundbreaking ceremony.

Building Overview

Mock-up image of the grand atrium.

The Grand Atrium

The grand atrium will accommodate seating for up to 250 people for formal programs and speakers. It will also be easily reconfigured to host recruiting fairs and student events.

Mock-up image of the cafe.

Cafe

The fast service café will have technology-enabled ordering and offer casual seating for up to 50 people in a highly engaging interior setting as well as additional seating on the adjacent patio.

Mock-up image of the learning studios.

Learning Studios

Eight learning studios will be configured for maximum flexibility for students to work in teams to solve real-world business challenges, thus furthering Mays’ vision.

Mock-up image of the collaboration plaza.

Collaboration Plaza

The Collaboration Plaza at the epicenter of the Complex provides space for meetings and teaming sessions in a refreshing outdoor setting.

Fly Through Animation

The vision for the expansion to the Mays Business Education Complex (BEC) is an environment that promotes connectivity, creativity, and collaboration. Watch this video to get a virtual tour of the space coming in 2025!

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Groundbreaking ceremony gift boxes of sand.

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The Texas A&M Foundation

Interested in creating a brighter future for Mays Business School & Texas A&M? Connect with the Mays Development team to discover the many unique ways you can give back to support the students, faculty, and staff.

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Live Stream

Below is a live feed of the Wayne Roberts ’85 Building construction site. These videos provide a real-time view of the work being carried out on the construction site. You will be able to see the progress being made on the building, the materials being used, and the various stages of construction.

This live feed will be accessible on our website through the completion of the building. We hope that this live feed will enable you to stay up-to-date on the progress being made and share this momentous journey.

Camera 1: Wehner Rooftop – View looking across the project site from true Southwest to Northeast. This camera will give you the view of the plan West elevation of the new Wayne Roberts ’85 Building:

Camera 2: Business Library Rooftop – View looking across the project site from true Northwest to Southeast. This camera will give you the view of the plan North elevation of the new Wayne Roberts ’85 Building: