Cohon University Center Addition Opens to Campus
The addition to the Jared L. Cohon University Center was officially opened on Monday, May 16 as the completion of the 19-month project was celebrated with members of the Board of Trustees and major donors present.
The new 62,000 square feet multi-purpose space will enhance campus life for students, faculty and staff. A new entrance along Forbes Avenue is bright and inviting and features a Chihuly chandelier suspended over the central lobby space. The two-story addition houses two exercise studios, a cycling studio, and the Maureen B. Cohon Cardio Fitness Center on the second floor with men's and women's locker rooms, an equipment desk and the strength center including free weight and selectorized equipment on the first floor.
New office space and conference rooms are on both floors while a new studio theater will serve a wide range of student groups and a wide variety of smaller performances built for a studio theater environment.
"The Cohon Center expansion will be transformative for the Carnegie Mellon community in many domains, and will especially impact student life on campus,” said Director of Athletics Josh Centor. “We are grateful for the opportunity to provide first-class programming within our new fitness center that will invite students, staff and faculty to prioritize their health and wellness.”
During the summer hours of May through August the new fitness facility will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.