Building the Future in Early Childhood and the Primary School

Hathaway Brown continues to build the future! The recent Classic Building renovation, now formally named the Adelaide Cobb Ward 1951 Academic Center, provides a historically modern learning environment that empowers students and faculty to perform their best, and to be inspired! Now, the focus shifts to modernizing spaces for the youngest learners in the Early Childhood (EC) program and Primary School.

Built in 1926, Raymond Hall was HB’s dormitory until 1972 when it became the Primary School. It has served generations of young girls who developed the foundation of their education and fostered a love of learning. The building holds special memories for many, and efforts are being made to preserve its unique qualities while also modernizing it to meet the needs of the next generation of students.

GUND Partnership, the same architects who have helped update the Classic Building and created many of HB’s spaces over the last 30 years, including the four-story Rosenthal Atrium, the Jewett-Brown Academic Center and the Carol and John Butler Aquatic Center, have created a design that truly embodies the HB mission. Renovations will align facilities with HB’s distinguished academics — providing the best learning and social-emotional opportunities for students.

These important improvements are made possible through HB’s Lighting the Way campaign and generous donors. Those interested in learning more, can contact Hannah Ruddock at 216-320-8766 or email hruddock@hb.edu.