The building christened as Ryland Hall in 1914 now has its first major addition. The university completed construction of the Humanities Center, a new wing, and renovated the entire facility in time for the start of the fall semester.

It is the biggest change to the building since its conversion from a library to faculty offices after the construction of Boatwright Memorial Library in 1955. The project added a centralized hub for the humanities, an archaeology lab, a patio, a display space for the Ancient World Gallery, and multiple interior upgrades.

And yes, the great hall is preserved and as beautiful as ever.