Loyola University Breaks Ground on New $250M Academic Building

The six-story, 190,000-square-foot facility will house nursing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry programs.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:30pm

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Loyola University has received a tower crane permit for the construction of a new academic building on its Chicago campus. The $250 million, six-story, 190,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing Campion Hall and will house programs in nursing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry. The building's design takes cues from the surrounding campus, featuring red brick and punched windows.

Why it matters

The new academic building is part of Loyola's ongoing efforts to expand and modernize its facilities to meet the growing demand for programs in the sciences and healthcare fields. The project will provide state-of-the-art learning and research spaces for students and faculty.

The details

Designed by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects, the new academic building will feature classrooms, research space, and laboratory facilities. The ground floor will house the main entry, a large atrium, and collaboration spaces, while the upper floors will contain more lab and classroom spaces. Construction is being led by general contractor Power Construction, and the building is expected to open in time for the Fall 2028 semester.

  • The foundation permit has already been issued.
  • The tower crane permit was issued on March 27, 2026.
  • The $250 million facility is expected to open in July 2028.

The players

Loyola University

A private Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, known for its programs in the sciences, healthcare, and other professional fields.

Woodhouse Tinucci Architects

The architectural firm responsible for designing the new academic building at Loyola University.

Power Construction

The general contractor overseeing the construction of the new academic building at Loyola University.

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What they’re saying

“This new academic building will provide our students and faculty with state-of-the-art facilities to support our growing programs in the sciences and healthcare fields.”

— Jo Ann Rooney, President, Loyola University

What’s next

With the tower crane permit issued, Power Construction can now begin vertical construction on the new academic building. The university expects the facility to be completed and ready for the Fall 2028 semester.

The takeaway

Loyola University's investment in this new academic building demonstrates its commitment to providing its students with cutting-edge facilities and resources to support their education and research in critical fields like nursing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry.