‘A bridge between Moravian and Bethlehem’: New student center opens on university campus

Moravian University opened its doors to Bethlehem community members and local officials on Thursday to showcase its new student center, which the school plans to make available for public use.

The 82,000-square-foot Haupert Union Building, called the HUB, opened to the campus community on Oct. 8.

The facility, on the university’s Main Street campus in Bethlehem, focuses on student wellness but will also serve as event and conference space for regional organizations.

University President Bryon Grigsby welcomed guests to the WELL pre-certified building during the open house.

“The HUB is a building designed for the ‘whole student’ — a place where wellness, career preparation, community and belonging all converge,” Grigsby said.

The center houses resources for students’ mental, physical and academic needs. The Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success occupies the first floor.

Nicole Loyd, the university’s executive vice president, chief operating officer and dean of students, said the building connects the university with the city.

“The HUB stands as a bridge between Moravian and Bethlehem — a place where service, learning, and leadership intersect,” Loyd said.

Community organizations, corporations and school districts can book the HUB’s event and conference spaces for meetings, workshops and other functions.

Students also spoke during the open house about what the center means to them.

“This building is the future of Moravian,” said Ava Ferentinos, an early childhood and special education major in the class of 2027.

Generative AI was used to draft this story, based on data provided by Moravian University. It was reviewed and edited by lehighvalleylive.com staff.

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