of 2016, Paul Quinn is one of only eight work colleges in the nation and the first to be in an urban environment.
In 2016, Paul Quinn implemented the African-American Leadership Institute. President Sorrell stated the institute is Paul Quinn's attempt to address economic development, educational, public policy, and leadership development in the North Texas African-American community.
In 2018, Paul Quinn broke ground on the first new campus building in over 40 years. The Trammel S. Crow Living and Learning Center will include a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) dormitory and gym to hold up to 1,500 people. Construction of the new building is expected to be completed in 2019.
Also in 2018, Paul Quinn opened a work program expansion site in Plano, Texas.
In 2021, it was announced Paul Quinn would house an International Baccalaureate school on its campus for students in grades sixth through 12.
== Campus life ==
=== The WE over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College ===
The WE over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College, formerly …
