$68 million academic building under construction at Penn State Abington

Penn State Abington has begun construction of a $68 million academic building.

Glenside Local reports that the three-story, 85,554-square-foot building is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester. It will house 17 classrooms, four laboratories, art studio space, faculty offices and student support spaces.

"This is one of the most significant investments the university and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania can make in our students,” said Chancellor Gary Liguori. 

The university says it’s the first new academic building on the campus in more than 50 years.

Penn State says the building is needed:

• To keep Penn State Abington competitive in the higher education ecosystem;
• To fulfill Penn State's land-grant mission through innovative and affordable degree programs and co-curricular opportunities
• To continue investing in facilities, people, and community.