51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
In May 2019, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees, faculty, and Alumni Council approved and endorsed the Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive plan that seeks to pursue 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission at its highest level and establish 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
