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Levern Hamlin Allen Residence Hall
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is honored to name its newest addition to campus in recognition of Levern Hamlin Allen. This new residence hall, which officially opened its doors to residents on August 16th, 2019, houses a community of 600 diverse students pursuing their dreams, and it bears the name of an ambitious alumna who helped open the door for the opportunities they enjoy today. Allen completed a post-secondary education program at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in the summer of 1957. She was the first African-American student at what was then Western Carolina College, and she later served on the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees.
Honoring a Trailblazer
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s upper campus residence hall bears the name of the first African-American student to enroll at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Explore the dedication of this historic building.
Learn MoreAllen Residence Hall
Discover the latest addition to our historic Upper Campus, the five-story residence hall that houses a community of 600 diverse students pursuing their dreams.
Learn MoreLooking Back
Take a look back at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in 1957 by exploring Levern Hamlin Allen's scrapbook from her summer on campus here in Cullowhee.
Learn MoreThe Dedication of Levern Hamlin Allen Hall
On Thursday, September 5th, 2019 we joined together with Catamounts and ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ community members from across the world to celebrate the historic dedication of Allen Hall. Watch the recap of the event below.
Humble First
