³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ looks toward its third century with both pride and a sense of possibility.
The Third-Century Plan represents the largest and most important transformation in the history of ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ. It will both complete our physical campus and fully realize our potential to become one of the great institutions in the nation — and, perhaps, one of the most important undergraduate colleges in the country.
Key Initiatives
The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Commitment
Tuition-free for the University’s lowest-income students and federal loan–free for students with family incomes up to $150,000.
Planned expansion of Olin Hall to push ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ to the forefront of interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The Middle Campus
Bernstein Hall, reimagined Dana Arts Center, and University Collections and Material Lab upgrades create an intentional hub of activity, teaching, and learning.
Residential Commons
Living-learning communities foster belonging, connection, and create intellectual, recreational, and social opportunities.
Reid Athletics Center renovations provide state-of-the-art training and wellness facilities for student-athletes and ensure excellence across all sports at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ.
In May 2019, the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Board of Trustees, faculty, and Alumni Council approved and endorsed the Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive plan that seeks to pursue ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ’s mission at its highest level and establish ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ as one of the very finest undergraduate institutions in the nation.
The Third-Century Plan is continually monitored by the Board, administration, and faculty to measure progress against its goals and to show effort applied in service of its initiatives.
As ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ refines its vision and planning for its third century, a recognition of the central role played by staff in moving the University forward led to the creation of the Staff Initiatives Group (SIG) in the summer of 2019. The group was charged to engage with staff across the University and to develop recommendations for Cabinet to support and enhance the working lives of staff members.
