LeTourneau Breaks Ground on Christian Polytechnic Center in Longview

New 100,000-square-foot facility will house labs and spaces for engineering, business, and computer science programs.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:48am

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated 3D model of a modern, angular academic building in neon shades of blue, green, and pink, conceptually representing LeTourneau University's new state-of-the-art facility for polytechnic education.LeTourneau University's new Christian Polytechnic Center will bring cutting-edge STEM education and entrepreneurial resources to the Longview campus.Longview Today

LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas has broken ground on a new 100,000-square-foot Christian Polytechnic University Center. The four-story building will house more than 25 labs and spaces for the university's engineering, business, and computer science programs as part of its 'Build With Purpose' campus expansion campaign.

Why it matters

The new center is a key part of LeTourneau's strategy to become a national leader in 'Christian polytechnic higher education', providing state-of-the-art facilities to support growth in enrollment and academic programs across engineering, aviation, nursing, business, liberal arts, and theology.

The details

The new center will include an Entrepreneurship Hub, Cyber Lab, Finance Trading Lab, and Mixed Reality Simulation Lab to support LeTourneau's polytechnic education goals. Construction is expected to take around 28 months, with the facility slated to open in the summer of 2028.

  • LeTourneau University staff and students gathered on Friday, April 18, 2026 to break ground on the new center.
  • Construction of the center is expected to take around 28 months, with the facility slated to open in the summer of 2028.

The players

LeTourneau University

A private Christian university located in Longview, Texas that offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, aviation, business, and other fields.

Dr. Steven D. Mason

The President of LeTourneau University who spoke about the vision and goals for the new Christian Polytechnic University Center.

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What they’re saying

“The vision for this building at LeTourneau University, as the Christian Polytechnic University, has been in the making for several years to make it a space and a place that would embody everything that we hope for at an institution like ours.”

— Dr. Steven D. Mason, President, LeTourneau University

“To see our donors and friends step up and make this possible — this is not being funded bytuition dollars. This is entirely by our donors and friends who believe in what we're doing here.”

— Dr. Steven D. Mason, President, LeTourneau University

What’s next

Construction of the new Christian Polytechnic University Center is expected to be completed by the summer of 2028, at which point the university plans to officially open and begin using the new facility.

The takeaway

LeTourneau University's investment in a state-of-the-art Christian polytechnic education center demonstrates its commitment to providing students with cutting-edge facilities and programs to prepare them for careers in high-demand STEM and business fields, while also upholding the university's Christian mission and values.