The Final Straw: Guess What Finally Broke the UH Escalators?

Up, Down, and Stuck in Between

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe University Hall escalator project is entering its most visible phase, with demolition beginning March 29 and running through Commencement. This update explains what to expect during construction, why progress will look different over the summer, and how similar infrastructure challenges are playing out at LMU Loyola Law School. It’s a look at how complex systems get fixed—and a reminder that how we use them matters, too.

SOON: New Lair Entrance

Facilities & Infrastructure, Facilities Management, University News

The New Lair: Worth the Wait

Reading Time: 6 minutesRenovating the Lair means a temporary shift to outdoor dining—but also a major step toward a brighter, more flexible, and more social campus hub. Serving up to 3,000 meals a day, the Lair sits at the heart of student life, and this reimagining is designed to better reflect how students gather, connect, and dine today. The transition may be a little inconvenient, but what’s coming next will be well worth the wait.