Major Elmhurst University Project To Start

ELMHURST, IL – Elmhurst University plans to break ground next week on a new Health Sciences building to replace the existing Memorial Hall.

In a news release Wednesday, the university said the 45,000-square-foot structure would serve as a hub for learning and innovation. It will bring together students from the nursing, public health, occupational therapy, and communications sciences and disorders programs, the school said.

The building's flexible classrooms and simulation spaces will give students access to the latest technologies and learning tools, from a virtual reality lab to an expanded practicum area, according to the news release.

In July, the City Council approved a height exception to its zoning rules for the building. The university requested to exceed the maximum building height allowed under the city's zoning regulations by 2 feet, for a total of 47 feet.

The groundbreaking is set for Oct. 12.

The building should be completed by spring 2025, a university spokeswoman told Patch.