Rendering of the new academic building at Penn State Abington. View from Cloverly Lane.
Credit: Penn State
Construction will begin in August 2024 on the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The building will be located facing Cloverly Lane at the southwest corner of the campus (Google Maps: 40.115323726464496, -75.11325453404417).
About the New Academic Building
- Three-story building totaling 85,554 square feet
- 17 classrooms
- Four laboratories
- Art studio space
- Faculty offices
- Student support spaces
- Cost: $68 million
- Completion Date: April 2026
This state-of-the-art building is the culmination of a collaboration among experts at Penn State Abington and Penn State University Park, Abington Township officials, and local residents.
Why Does Penn State Abington Need a New Academic Building?
- To keep Penn State Abington competitive in the higher education ecosystem by offering students a world-class Penn State education.
- To fulfill Penn State's land-grant mission through innovative and affordable degree programs and co-curricular opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- To continue investing in our facilities, our people, and our community.