Status: Complete

Substantial Completion: July 2025

Location: Penn State University Park

Design: SLAM

Construction: Alexander Building Construction

With this expansion and renovation, the Nese College of Nursing gained a 30-foot-high, 3,600-square-foot addition facing the HUB-Robeson Center. The updated facility includes a 210-person active learning, simulation-ready classroom, a Knowledge Commons with flexible learning areas, collaboration rooms, a SIM Flex space, graduate study areas, and a modernized exterior that fosters connection among students, faculty, and researchers from multiple disciplines.

Inside and out, the design promotes innovation, collaboration, and a culture of learning. From advanced MEP upgrades to the preservation of heritage trees in the site plan, every detail reflects thoughtful planning and sustainability. These state-of-the-art facilities equip the next generation of nurses with the skills and environment needed to excel in healthcare and address the nursing shortage in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Penn State News | "Nese College of Nursing breaks ground on University Park building renovation"