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Scaffolding covers the exterior of Barbelin Hall during ongoing renovation work on the historic campus building.
The aerial image was taken by drone Sept. 13. PHOTO: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK

Building up ‘Barb’

Liv Bielawski ’27 September 24, 2025

For nearly 100 years, Barbelin/Lonergan Hall’s gothic tower has perched atop Hawk Hill as a symbol of St. Joe’s. Now wrapped in scaffolding, Barbelin — affectionately known as “Barb” —  is...

Construction crews work on the Kelly Academic Plaza outside Cardinal Foley Center, Sept. 13. PHOTOS: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK

Q&A: Kelly Academic Plaza

Sophia Galante ’26 September 17, 2025

  The Hawk spoke with Kevin Mueller, MBA ’22, senior director of construction and planning, via email Sept. 12 to confirm details regarding the new Kelly Academic Plaza located in front of Merion...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Post Crossing construction, explained

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

Post Crossing opened Sept. 26, connecting the Philadelphia and Lower Merion sides of the Hawk Hill campus with a pedestrian pathway underneath City Avenue. The underpass is 21 feet wide, 8-feet-6-inches...

Students study and take classes in Campion Student Center. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

A look at what’s new on Hawk Hill

Elaina Wall September 1, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the university’s Health and Safety Protocols have drastically impacted students’ lives on Hawk Hill. New guidelines, construction projects, new and modified clubs and...

Students work out in O'Pake Recreation Center on a Monday night. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields '22

O’Pake renovations still years out

Eddie Daou October 8, 2019

After the university’s latest master plan was released last spring, community members began buzzing about what they welcomed as a much needed upgrade to campus: renovations to the O’Pake Recreation...

Stone from Jordan Hall was used to create the pathway wall. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields '22

Construction aims to improve accessibility

Zach Dobinson September 17, 2019

The construction near Sweeney Field that began after commencement in May is expected to be completed sometime in mid September. The construction includes a newly designed walkway stretching from the...

Fencing around the McShain bridge blocks access during construction (Photo by Rodesha Washington '18).

Construction of McShain Bridge

Luke Malanga and Sam Britt November 14, 2017

Update: The McShain Hall bridge re-opened on Nov. 17 with temporary repairs. An inspection of the McShain Hall bridge in mid-September led to its closure, cutting off a key connection between the two...

Construction in Ardmore Pa. (Photo by Molly Dixon '18).

Extended construction in Ardmore

Molly Dixon October 31, 2017

Suburban Square parking garage interfering with business Update: The Ardmore Parking Garage construction was finished on Oct. 31. Construction delays at the Suburban Square shopping center in Ardmore...

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