When entering Butler’s campus via Hampton Drive, one of the first landmarks is Ross Hall. Built in 1954 and closed in 2019, Ross Hall will begin a new life by being transformed into a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton.
The announcement of this transformation came with student discourse on the Gateway Project and whether it will benefit students.
Announcement of Ross Hall Hotel sparks Gateway Project questions
While the project will bring many changes to campus, some worry these efforts are not entirely in students’ favor.
Butler announces plans to turn Ross Hall into boutique hotel
“Following restoration efforts, the university and Hilton plan to break ground on the development of the hotel in spring 2025.”
Out of sight and out of mind: The Jordan College Annex lies overcrowded and underfunded in the corner of campus
For a building that is full of some of the most creative minds on campus, why is it so unremarkable?
What is Butler’s Gateway Project?
Butler is taking on a variety of projects to help improve campus and community living.
Reflecting on Ross Hall’s past and future
Students reminisce on their time at Ross Hall, Vice President Rockwood discusses future plans.