02/24/2026
SUNY Cortland will host a ribbon-cutting event Friday, March 27, to formally introduce campus community members to the C-Wing renovation of Cornish and Van Hoesen halls.
Remarks will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the C-Wing’s main lobby and entryway, located near the building’s production facilities. Guided tours will follow.
The $27 million project was completed for the Spring 2026 semester. It began in 2023 and spanned two and a half years, bringing major interior and exterior upgrades to reconfigure internal space, provide state-of-the-art media production facilities and centralize important student services.
The renovation included new offices for the Communication and Media Studies Department as well as Conley Counseling and Wellness Services, Disability Resources and the Educational Opportunity Program.
Among the many enhancements for student media are a new audio production studio, video production studio, on-air radio station, podcasting room and cinema screening room. The Student Media Commons brings outlets such as the Dragon Chronicle newspaper, CSTV and WSUC 90.5 FM into one building, making it easier for student organizations to collaborate.
Industry-standard equipment will benefit academic majors including cinema study, communication studies, new communication media and media production.
Other building improvements include:
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Three new student lounges: one at the new main entrance; one at the connection between the Education Building and the C-Wing of Cornish and Van Hoesen halls; and the Student Media Commons.
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Disability Resources’ new Sensory Room and Test Accessibility Services space.
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Updated offices, including frosted privacy glass, for Conley Counseling and Wellness Services.
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A multimedia classroom and writing studio classroom.
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A new enclosed elevator and stairs at the north end of the building.
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Added restrooms in central locations.
For more information about the March 27 ribbon-cutting, contact the Campus Event Management Office.