Summer 2025 Renovation Projects

Charles Drew Hall will undergo renovations to improve safety, accessibility, and student engagement. Upgrades will include a new sprinkler system and a renovated lobby that creates a more welcoming entrance. A clubroom with a gaming area and podcast recording studio will be added to provide new creative and recreational spaces. The bathrooms will be made ADA-compliant, and the existing kitchen will be transformed into a catering space to support campus events. Additional improvements include a banquet space for formal gatherings and new study and conference rooms to enhance academic support. These updates will create a more functional, inclusive, and engaging living environment for students.

Renovations planned for Bethune Annex will focus on improving shared amenities. The first-floor fitness room and lounge will be refreshed to provide more comfortable and modern wellness and social spaces. The second-floor kitchenette will be updated to improve cooking convenience, and the computer lab will be enhanced with new technology and furnishings. These upgrades aim to enrich the residential experience for students through improved daily-use facilities.

Howard Plaza Towers East and West will receive targeted updates to improve both convenience and study space access. A “social laundry” area will be created by adding 40 new washer and dryer units, expanding capacity and reducing wait times. The computer labs will be refreshed to better serve students' academic needs. These changes are designed to improve the practicality and utility of key student services in both buildings.

Cook Hall will undergo renovations to modernize its shared spaces and improve the overall residential experience. Planned updates include a renovated lobby and improvements to the main common areas, including entrance spaces and public restrooms. The clubroom will be upgraded, and the building will be outfitted with new furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The computer lab will also be refreshed, ensuring students have access to updated academic resources. Together, these changes will foster a more welcoming, functional, and supportive environment for students.

The Axis at Howard will receive a focused renovation to improve laundry services. The existing laundry room will be reconfigured to accommodate 13 new washer and dryer units, increasing capacity and efficiency. The improvements are intended to enhance students' everyday convenience and overall quality of life.

Planned renovations at the Harriet Tubman Quadrangle will enhance academic and meeting spaces for residents. The computer lab will be refreshed with updated equipment, and conference rooms will receive new furnishings to support collaborative work. These improvements aim to support both individual study and group engagement in a modernized setting.