The new University Center, a striking embodiment of Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ's mission of challenging the status quo, provides a new focal point for our downtown New York City campus. At the intersection of 14th Street and Fifth Avenue, the forward-thinking design
reflects Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ's commitment to creativity, innovation, and social engagement.
The 16-story building, which opened in January 2014, is designed to accommodate a decade of transformation and growth in Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ's academic programs and student population. The University Center offers state-of-the-art classrooms, a library-research
center, a new auditorium, a cafeteria and an event café, and a 600-bed student residence. All our students will find crucial resources in the University Center, including spaces deliberately designed to promote collaborative, interdisciplinary learning—a
cornerstone of the educational philosophy of Â鶹´«Ã½É«ÇéƬ.
Described as "" by the New York Times' Nicolai Ouroussoff and "
" by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the University Center is one of Manhattan's most ambitious and innovative new buildings.