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Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (opening in October 2026). Image: Rendering by HGA

Building Blocks: How CWRU’s campus has evolved since 2010

University News | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

As CWRU celebrates 200 years, its evolving campus tells a story of momentum and impact. Since 2010, 14 new buildings, transformative renovations and new public green spaces have reshaped our landscape. 

They range from the soon-to-open $300 million Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building on the Case Quad, the university's single-largest investment in its research enterprise, to the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center, a complex that involved both new construction and the renovation of the historic Temple-Tifereth Israel; from development of the Health Education Campus with Cleveland Clinic and new ways for healthcare students to learn together to the creation of the 2,200-foot-long Nord Family Greenway connecting CWRU’s main and west campuses with new expansive public walkways.

The transformed and new spaces reflect extensive investments in the university’s mission and the future it continues to build.

Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center

Modern performing arts center with a mix of glass and stone architecture, featuring a large domed building
Roger Mastroianni
Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center (Phase I renovated the historic Temple-Tifereth Israel, opened in 2015; Phase II new construction created a theater arts complex, opened in 2021)

Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion/Health Education Campus

Modern building with large glass windows under a clear blue sky, reflecting a golden sunset. It is surrounded by a vast green lawn and walkway.
Roger Mastroianni
Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion/Health Education Campus of CWRU and Cleveland Clinic, (opened in 2019)

School of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic/Health Education Campus

A modern, glass-fronted building with three stories reflecting clear blue skies, set against a backdrop of trees. The scene conveys a crisp, professional atmosphere.
Roger Mastroianni
School of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic/Health Education Campus of CWRU and Cleveland Clinic, (opened in 2019)

Nord Family Greenway

 A low-angle shot of the Nord Family Greenway sign in the foreground, looking across a road toward the Maltz Performing Arts Center.
Nord Family Greenway (opened in 2018)

Tinkham Veale University Center

Modern glass building with sleek architecture, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and lush greenery under a bright blue sky with clouds.
Daniel Milner
Tinkham Veale University Center (opened in 2014)

Wade Park Community Engagement Center

A two-story brick house with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue door, small front porch, and multiple narrow windows. The yard is neatly landscaped with grass and shrubs.
Eric Hanson
Wade Park Community Engagement Center (opened in 2024)

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall

Modern building with large glass windows and brick exterior, surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky, exuding a welcoming atmosphere.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall (opened in 2015)

Wyant Athletic and Wellness Center

Modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and balconies, set against a clear blue sky. Red running track curves in the foreground.
Eric Hanson
Wyant Athletic and Wellness Center (opened in 2014)

Linsalata Alumni Center

Red-brick building with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers under a partly cloudy sky. Sign reads “Linsalata Alumni Center.”
Angelo Merendino
Linsalata Alumni Center event space (opened in 2017)

Uptown

A group of young adults sits casually on colorful outdoor benches in front of a modern, angular glass building, surrounded by trees, on a sunny day.
Uptown (opened in 2012)

Biology Teaching Labs in the Dental Research Building

Bright, modern laboratory with gray countertops, organized equipment, storage cabinets, and high blue stools, conveying a clean, professional atmosphere.
Matt Shiffler
 Biology Teaching Labs in the Dental Research Building (opened in 2024)

Mary Chilton Noyes House and John Sykes Fayette House in the South Residential Village

Modern university campus with brick buildings under a blue sky. Students walk and sit on benches in a landscaped courtyard, creating a lively atmosphere.
William Rawn Associates for architecture and Robert Benson Photography
Mary Chilton Noyes House and John Sykes Fayette House in the South Residential Village (opened in 2024)

Richey Mixon Building

Modern glass building with angular design adjacent to a classic stone structure under clear blue sky, conveying contrast between contemporary and traditional architecture.
Eric Hanson
Richey Mixon Building, home to the Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box] (opened in 2015)

Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building 

A modern, multi-story building with glass windows stands in the center. People are walking and sitting on benches in the foreground, surrounded by greenery and trees under a blue sky.
Rendering by HGA
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (opening in October 2026). Image: Rendering by HGA