Friday, May 16, 2025
Regents, Normal dorms closed for coming year, Hilltopper Hall to be demolished
Normal Hall and Regents Hall closed for the 2025-2026 school year after the discovery of infrastructural issues, Friday May 16, 2025. Photo by Anthony Clauson
Hilltopper Hall is set to be demolished while infrastructure issues have been found in Normal Hall and Regents Hall, resulting in both buildings being closed for the coming academic year, according to the Student Life Foundation.
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