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Remodeling across the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus has brightened buildings, improved safety and modernized building infrastructure. Check out photos of the .

Cathedral of Learning

The Cathedral of Learning received new HVAC, new lighting and other fixtures in the Commons Room and the ground floor corridor. On the ground, second and third floors, restrooms also received new fixtures, finishes and air conditioning.

Bigelow Boulevard

Bigelow Boulevard — a key campus throughway and bridge between the William 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Union and the Cathedral of Learning — reopened in December. Upgrades to both Bigelow Boulevard and the William 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Union grounds have improved safety, traffic flow, accessibility, connectivity and more. The food court and Tansky Lounge in the William 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Union also underwent upgrades, including lighting, finishes and equipment.

Hillman Library

Following the completion of phase two of the , the ground, third and fourth floors Hillman Library are now open. As part of , the first and second floors are currently closed. The third floor now contains larger exhibition space and new reading and educational rooms, while the fourth floor now includes new study spaces, a computer bar and improved lighting. Other future additions include an accessibility ramp connecting the first-floor plaza to the Forbes Avenue sidewalk. Also, three new bus shelters were constructed outside of the library.

Posvar Hall

The University remodeled classrooms and offices in the Department of Africana Studies located in Posvar Hall, as well as a new suite for the Master of Quantitative Economics program.

Salk Hall

The renovation of the 80-year-old building will finish in October. The entire building infrastructure was removed and replaced, including electrical and plumbing and new structures to house central HVAC units. The building has also been outfitted with new windows and roofs and an atrium with stairs, new equipment for laboratories, and remodeled offices and classrooms.