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Torchbearer Hall offers 1,024 beds for students attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. (Image courtesy of RISE) DevelopmentNewsOn-campusTennessee by Katie Sloan September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 2 Knoxville, Tenn. — A public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and the University of Tennessee has completed Torchbearer Hall, a 1,024-bed residence hall development on the institution’s campus in Knoxville.

Commons at Sawmill serves students attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. by Katie Sloan September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 2 Flagstaff, Ariz. — TSB Capital Advisors has secured a refinancing for Commons at Sawmill, a 448-bed student housing community located near the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff.

Company NewsNewsTexasVirginia by Katie Sloan September 8, 2026 September 8, 2026 3 Mclean, Va. and Dallas — Gigstreem and Aerwave have combined to create a managed Wi-Fi platform for multifamily properties. The combined firm will serve a portfolio of communities across 29 states in 54 markets and 204 cities. Service will continue without interruption for existing customers of both companies.

The Retreat at Bunn Hill offers cottage-style units near the Binghamton University campus in Vestal, New York. by Katie Sloan September 3, 2026 September 3, 2026 2 Vestal, N.Y. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Peninsula Investments has completed The Retreat at Bunn Hill, a 700-bed student housing development located at 25 Retreat Way near the Binghamton University campus in Vestal.

The sold portfolio includes Georgia Heights, a student housing community located near the University of Georgia in Athens. IllinoisInvestment SalesNews by Katie Sloan September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 4 Chicago — A partnership between The Scion Group and funds managed by Ares Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of four student housing properties in Sun Belt markets. The aggregate purchase price for the 2,315-bed portfolio was approximately $435 million.

Pique is located at 2587 Telegraph Ave. near the University of California, Berkeley campus. CaliforniaDevelopmentNews by Katie Sloan September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 3 Berkeley, Calif. — A partnership between Gilbane Development and CBRE Investment Management has completed Pique, a 484-bed student housing development located at 2587 Telegraph Ave. near the University of California, Berkeley campus.

University Digs near Pittsburg University in Kansas rises three stories with 190 units. by Katie Sloan September 1, 2026 September 1, 2026 3 Pittsburg, Kan. — Gantry has arranged a $22.8 million permanent CMBS loan for University Digs, a multifamily property located at 1902 S. Broadway St. in Pittsburg, directly adjacent to Pittsburg University. The three-story, 190-unit community features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans.

Located at 8833 Reading Ave. in Los Angeles, the residential property features 33 apartments occupied by a mix of students and non-students. (Photo credit: Envision Media) by Katie Sloan August 31, 2026 August 31, 2026 3 Los Angeles — Priority Capital Advisory has arranged a $13.6 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a student housing and multifamily property located at 8833 Reading Ave. in Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood.

Recently delivered projects include Hub Ann Arbor William near the University of Michigan. by Katie Sloan August 28, 2026 August 28, 2026 3 Chicago — Core Spaces has completed six student housing projects totaling approximately 6,000 beds.