is entrusting us and our University System of Georgia colleagues to act boldly over the next two years to realize a new vision for our downtown campus,” Georgia State President M. Brian Blake said, thanking the foundation for their support and partnership.

ATLANTA — Georgia State University has announced what it refers to as the “largest transformation project ever,” a new $100+ million plan to develop a college town in downtown Atlanta. The plan is possible courtesy of an $80 million donation from the Woodruff Foundation, its largest gift ever.

Georgia State University plans a rapid $107 million remake of its downtown Atlanta campus before summer 2026, fueled by an $80 million gift.

Georgia State University has announced a major Downtown Atlanta campus transformation plan thanks to an $80 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation. GSU President M. Brian Blake said the institution was challenged to remake the campus as a beacon for further revitalization for Downtown ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The $107M transformation is striving to give GSU students a better campus environment in the heart of the city.

An $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation has put the university one step closer to its "largest transformation project ever."