William Penn University Preview

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University Entrance

The University Entrance offers a first glimpse and a warm welcome to campus visitors. We'd love for you to take a selfie at the entrance to remember your first steps on campus! Share your photos with us on social media using @williampennuniversity so we can see all the new faces joining our community.

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Spencer Chapel

Beautiful in its colonial simplicity as it commands an imposing position atop a hill near the entrance to the campus at William Penn University, the cornerstone for Spencer Memorial Chapel was laid in October 1921 and dedicated on February 18, 1923.

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Wilcox Library

The Wilcox Library is a place where students can go to get academic resources such as books, DVDs, research articles, and much more!

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Penn Gym

The Penn Gymnasium is home to the men's and women's basketball and men's and women's wrestling teams.

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Penn Hall

Penn Hall is the oldest building on the William Penn University campus and was originally the only building, serving as the entire campus where all classes were held.

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Penn Activity Center (PAC)

The Penn Activity Center, opened in 2008 on the west side of campus, is a hub for recreation and learning.

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Watson Hall

Watson Hall is William Penn’s only all male dormitory. Watson Hall is built in the style of a traditional dormitory room. Rooms open to a central corridor with renovated bathrooms and a lounge on each floor. Watson Hall is Handicapped accessible and features Air conditioned rooms, a Central laundry facility, and Internet and cable access.

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Musco Technology Center (MTC)

The Musco Technology Center (MTC) was built in 2008, and is the heart of William Penn University's commitment to leadership in technology!

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Remnant Prairie

The William Penn University Prairie is one of the few remaining remnant prairies in the state of Iowa. This piece of land has changed and been developed through the stewardship of William Penn University and with the help of the Green Iowa AmeriCorps. The remnant prairie is located just north of the Musco Technology Center on the north edge of campus. It features 6 acres of the original prairie that was preserved in 1875. The remnant includes a large expanse of degraded prairie with many native plants still present. Notable species include cream gentian, rattlesnake master, wild white indigo, cup plant, wild bergamot, evening primrose, tall boneset, black-eyed susan, gray-headed coneflower, ox-eye, whorled rosinweed, mountain mint, sideoats grama, little bluestem, big bluestem, and Canada wild rye.

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Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union

The Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union at William Penn is home to many services for students. It houses the Student Services, main dining hall/cafeteria, bookstore, game room, Residence Life, Student Life, Career Services, Counseling Center, Campus Safety, Campus Ministry, Student Success Center, Chief Mahaska Room, Glattly Commons.

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Eltse Hall

Eltse Hall provides a comfortable and convenient living space, perfect for students looking to balance academic life with a sense of community.

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Market Street Hall

Welcome to Market Street Hall, a modern, co-ed residence hall designed for your comfort and convenience. Market Street Hall offers an ideal living environment for students seeking both comfort and community in their on-campus housing experience.

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Edwin McGrew Fine Arts Center

The Edwin McGrew Fine Art Center is a hub for WIlliam Penn's fine art students.

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Campus Bridge

The Campus Bridge is one of the most iconic and essential structures on campus, linking the dormitories to classrooms, the library, and various campus resources. This bridge is more than just a physical connector, it serves as a central hub that brings together different areas of campus, making it an indispensable part of student life.

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Lewis Hall

Lewis Hall, our all-female residence hall, has been a home to students since 1917.

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