Louella Hodges Reese Hall Grand Opening (photo gallery)
The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) held a public ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the newly renovated Louella Hodges Reese Hall on Wednesday, July 31.
Hodges Hall originally opened as Founders Hall, the oldest and largest building on the shared campus. This $27.6 million renovation has spanned over two years and has been a source of excitement for the campus and community at large. The 90,200-square-foot building has been transformed into a modern, welcoming facility emphasizing openness and natural light. With an increased focus on high-quality teaching, learning and co-curricular environments, Hodges Hall is an inviting location for study and engagement, offering a multitude of exciting future possibilities.
The building is renamed after Louella H. Reese in grateful acknowledgment of one of the co-located schools’ most enduring supporters. Whether through scholarships, capital improvements or programming, Reese’s deep commitment to improving the campus and community has never wavered and is a model for all. In total, nearly $15.9 million was raised for this project through donors and our charitable community.
COTC is a fully accredited, public college dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible programs of technical education in response to current and emerging employment needs. COTC has four campus locations: Newark, Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala.