The Duff Center

The Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation at the University of Mississippi is a state-of-the-art STEM facility featuring active learning classrooms, laboratories and collaborative spaces designed for modern science education.

Find a room at the Duff Center

Explore the Duff Center floor plans to find the space that best fits your study style and sets you up for success. Whether you prefer a quiet corner or a more collaborative environment, the right spot is waiting for you.

Duff Center Floor Plans

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Hours of Operation

Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.*
Sat. & Sun. Closed **

*Hours may change during finals or outside of Fall & Spring semesters.
**Hours may change for special events.

STEM Learning Starts Here

The Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation is the largest academic building on the University of Mississippi campus and a central hub for STEM education. Opened in fall 2024, the 202,000-square-foot facility brings together classrooms, teaching laboratories and collaborative spaces designed to support the way science and technology are taught today.

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Technology-Enabled Active Learning Classrooms

The Duff Center features more than 50 technology-enhanced classrooms and laboratories, including six state-of-the-art TEAL (Technology-Enabled Active Learning) Labs. Designed to encourage collaboration and hands-on learning, these spaces include round-table seating, shared displays, touchscreen controls, and wall-to-wall whiteboards that support group problem-solving while allowing instructors to move between teams to guide discussion and provide feedback.

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Modern Teaching Laboratories

Laboratories throughout the building support coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and related disciplines. Equipped with advanced safety and ventilation systems, these spaces allow students to conduct experiments and explore scientific concepts through hands-on investigation.

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Collaborative Spaces

Open atriums, group study rooms, and shared workspaces encourage collaboration and teamwork among students.

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Art & Displays

This dedicated space showcases creativity, expression, and innovation within our community. It features a rotating collection of student artwork, multimedia installations, and themed exhibits

Building Impact

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$175
Million

investment in science and technology education

202K
Square Feet

of STEM learning space

2,000
Students

can be accommodated simultaneously in labs and learning spaces

Need help?

Whether you need help finding us or finding your class once you're here, we've got you covered.

Lost and Found

Lost something? Check with the information desk on the Second Floor.

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Location on Campus

The Duff Center is located between the Grove and the Vaught Hemingway Stadium.

See the Duff Center on Our Campus Map

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Need Additional Help?

The information desk located on the Second Floor is happy to assist you with any other questions or concerns you may have.

Reserve a Space or Schedule a Tour

Explore options for reserving space in the Duff Center, including private study rooms, small offices, and guided tours. Find more information and available resources below.

Private Study Rooms

The Duff Center has multiple group study rooms and small tutoring spaces throughout the building, all equipped with fully integrated video conferencing systems, flat screen TVs, whiteboards and ergonomic chairs for a comfortable, productive experience. These rooms are open for student use during regular operating hours, and reservable for official departmental use to host STEM related programming.
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Classroom and Meeting Spaces

The Duff Center provides classroom spaces and other small meeting spaces to departments and registered student organizations (RSOs) when available
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Guided Tours

Schedule a guided tour of the Duff Center and explore the building with a staff member who will walk you through the spaces, highlight each room’s specialty and explain how the facilities are used.
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News Articles and Achievements

The Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation has already received numerous recognitions.

We are proud to have been featured in a range of respected local and national newspapers and online publications, including:

"The Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology Innovation has been awarded the 2025 AIA Mississippi COTE and Design Merit Awards. It is the largest academic building in the history of the University of Mississippi’s main campus and its most environmentally friendly—it is 70% carbon neutral relative to similar buildings nationally."

From the Duff Brothers

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Duff brothers on the New STEM Center

The Duff brothers share their perspective on the importance of giving back and supporting the future of STEM education at the University of Mississippi.

Our Building Leadership Team

The team behind the Duff Center manages daily operations and supports the spaces that make teaching, learning, and collaboration possible throughout the building.