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Huntington University expansion largest in years
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
Initial plans to invest $4.6 million in updates to Huntington University s fitness center have grown to a $13.1 million undertaking, making it the largest campus expansion project in more than a decade, the school announced Thursday.
Improvements to the Merillat Complex and Fieldhouse include adding a third performance gym, updating Platt Arena, creating new training and wellness spaces and recreating the lobby footprint, according to a news release.
This will add up to a best-in-class athletics complex, the university said.
Trustees supported the improvements at their spring board meeting this month.
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