This site tour is of Blackwell Hall, which served as the campus library from 1957-2016, which is being renovated into a central facility for student services. Upon its expected opening in fall 2026, the $60 million project is slated to serve as a new home for SU’s Counseling Center, Advising Center, Career Services, Registrar’s Office, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Dean of Students Office and more, centralizing student services on campus. It also will house the Admissions Office, with features including a greet and gathering space for campus tours and open houses.

As part of the project, geothermal fields are being installed beneath Holloway Hall Lawn. The renovated Blackwell Hall is expected to open as one of the first net-zero buildings in the University System of Maryland, operating with a zero net carbon footprint and representing a significant leap forward in SU’s commitment to sustainability.