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WMU plans to tear down dorms, build new residence hall

Harrison/Stinson and Eldridge/Fox halls, commonly referred to as “Valley 3″ will be demolished. A new dorm in its place will be built, with expectations of opening for students in fall 2026. The new dorm will be reserved for first-year students. The current Valley 3 buildings, which were built in 1965, will close this May to prepare for demolition. The halls are located next to the Valley Dining Center on the university’s main campus.“This is a prime location for our students and a great starting place for constructing a new, highly attractive home for new students,” said Barry Olson, associate vice president for campus life, in a news release. “We envision a space that meets students where they are and allows us the opportunity to manage future needs as they arise. It’s an exciting time to be at Western.”

The new dorm will offer options for both single and double occupancy.

With the Valley 3 dorms closing after this year, WMU will reopen Henry Hall in fall 2024 for new and returning students to live in. The old dorm is getting updates to modernize the space, including new carpet and paint and updated room furniture and bathrooms.

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