06/03/2026
Honoring our heritage while building for the future, shaping lives, and strengthening communitiesđ
Demolition of Smith Hall began this week and is expected to continue through early July. Construction of the new Chlapaty Center for Innovation â a transformative project that will enhance opportunities for teaching, learning, collaboration, and community engagement â will follow immediately afterward.
Built in 1956, Smith Hall was originally a seminary residence hall and then an undergraduate residence hall before being used for a variety of offices and departments over the years.
The Chlapaty Center for Innovation is anticipated to open fall 2027.