The following message was sent to the campus community this evening by President Marco J. Clark.

Dear º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Community,

We’re still buzzing with excitement from today’s groundbreaking for the expanded athletic complex—but there’s even more to celebrate.

With deep gratitude and great anticipation, I invite you to join us next Thursday, May 8, for another major milestone in the life of º£½ÇÖ±²¥: the official groundbreaking of our new $12 million residential complex — the first new on-campus housing since North Hall opened in 2015, and the first new building on campus since that time.

This 29,000-square-foot three-story facility is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 academic year and will include:

 

  • 114 beds
  • Arches between future residence complexes
  • Social rooms, kitchens, and community space on each floor
  • Sacred space/chapel
  • Meeting/conference room
  • Study and reading lounges
  • Laundry rooms on each floor
  • Outdoor seating and a new residential quad
  • Expanded parking facilities

This groundbreaking is more than a construction launch — it’s a powerful sign that Holy Cross is growing and thriving. Following our largest incoming class ever and record-breaking financial support, this new residence hall strengthens our mission to form innovative scholars, courageous citizens, virtuous leaders, and hopeful and passionate disciples while providing them with a transformative student experience in a vibrant on-campus community.

Come celebrate this historic day with us as we mark a new chapter in our College’s journey.

It’s always a great day to be a Saint—but especially now.

Ave Crux, Spes Unica,

Dr. Marco J. Clark

President

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ at Notre Dame