Press release from SUNY Cortland

Construction projects totaling more than $35 million are taking place across SUNY Cortland’s campus this summer, touching everything from academic buildings to residence halls and bringing improvements from wider sidewalks to brand-new outdoor signage.

In total, the university’s Facilities Planning, Design and Construction team is overseeing 36 projects in various phases on top of the upkeep and maintenance that usually takes place during the summer.

Some projects are highly visible, such as the second- and third-floor redesign of Miller Building, which houses many administrative offices, and the complete renovation of Smith Tower, a high-rise student residence located near Broadway Avenue. Other work, from roof repairs to elevator and boiler replacements, is smaller in scale but equally as important.

“Summer is a very busy and rewarding time, especially this year,” said Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Zachariah Newswanger. “It’s exciting to see the physical construction taking place because many of these projects have been scheduled for several years.”

Multiple upgrades and renovations continue to be completed in phases, such as the campus-wide site lighting renovation. Several other projects have depended on years of research and planning.

Some of the most visible construction this summer includes:

In addition to the many construction projects currently underway or nearing completion, several more are in the planning and design phase for 2023, including the C-wing of Cornish and Van Hoesen halls, which encompasses the large space formerly occupied by the university’s Tomik Fitness Facility.

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