The University of Georgia celebrated the completion of the second phase of its Science and Ag Hill modernization initiative with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 28.

The project focused on the east wing of the late-1950s Biological Sciences Building, which is now known as Cedar Street Building B.

This section of the building underwent comprehensive renovations that included complete interior demolition and replacement of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems with modern upgrades.

The renovation also updated much of the working space, which now features open laboratories, microscopy rooms, specialized equipment rooms, cold rooms and an insect containment facility.

New conference rooms, collaboration areas, faculty offices and administrative suites provide additional space for researchers, faculty, staff and students to work together.

“Our faculty and students are at the heart of the University of Georgia’s research enterprise, and this renovation provides the modern facilities they need to advance teaching and discovery even further,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “By bringing researchers from several disciplines together, Cedar Street Building B will strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and help UGA address complex scientific challenges that matter to Georgia and beyond.”

The building will house researchers from the College of Public Health’s department of environmental health science; the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ departments of cellular biology, genetics and microbiology; the Odum School of Ecology; and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ department of entomology and Institute of Crop Design.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests were invited to tour the renovated facility and explore its new laboratories and collaborative spaces.

The project builds on UGA’s ongoing investments in research infrastructure, including the Interdisciplinary STEM Buildings and the first phase of the Science and Ag Hill modernization initiative, which focused on Cedar Street Building C, the original Chemistry Building.

Together, these improvements strengthen the university’s capacity to address complex scientific challenges while supporting its land-grant mission.