¾«¶«Ó°Òµ

Building the Future
Crawford Hall

Board Approves Crawford Hall Spaces

Designated spaces in the new Crawford Hall building to be constructed on the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ campus to house the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship have been approved by the Board of Trustees. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµnew Crawford Hall will support innovative instruction, leading research and student support services for thousands of business majors, minors and others taking business courses across the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ system.  

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ24 spaces represent $10.7 million in philanthropic gifts received for the new building and include the following areas:

  • Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Kent Water Sports Trading Lab
  • Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Kent Water Sports Business Analytics Lab
  • John S. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • John S. Brinzo Entrepreneurship Laboratory 
  • James R. Unger Global Forum
  • Matthew E. and Nancy S. Likens Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship Suite 
  • Medical Mutual Community Welcome Court 
  • Walter G. and Judy A. Van Benthuysen Collaboration Staircase 
  • Arthur and Susan Karas Behavioral Research Hub
  • Timothy D. Eippert Boardroom
  • SEI Investments Team Area 
  • Robert D. Hisrich Faculty and Staff Lounge 
  • Angelo and Joyce Kinicki Classroom
  • Katy Dix Brahler Conference Room
  • Barry E. and Jo Ann Fetterman Stock Ticker
  • R. Louis Schneeberger Student Success Reception Area

University President Todd Diacon also approved the following named spaces for gifts made that are less than $100,000:

  • ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµJean Wolford Study Lounge by Gregg and Marjorie Vignos
  • William McKean and Mary Ann Williams Dean’s Office
  • Stephen M. Hawley Team Area
  • S. Bruce and Eleanor W. Heister Finance Chair Office
  • ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPolatajko Family Focus Group and Observation Rooms
  • Salvatore and Carmela Volpe Collaboration Space
  • Lt. Colonel Kevin W. Blanchard Office
  • Ken and Kathy Haber Team Area
  • Nicholas and Cathleen Square Team Area

Tese naming actions represent more than $10.7 million given in support of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship and Crawford Hall. Groundbreaking on the new building is expected to take place in spring 2022.