Governor Corbett Announces Grant Award to Support Construction of New Admission Center at Lebanon Valley College

Press Release

Governor Tom Corbett today announced the award of a $1,652,510 Growing Greener II grant to Lebanon Valley College to support the redevelopment and construction of a new Admission Center that will serve as a gateway to the College and enhance the Annville streetscape and historic district.

"Over the last four years, my administration has partnered with colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania who are educating our young people and investing in the growth of local communities," Gov. Corbett said. "I am proud to partner with Lebanon Valley College to support the construction of this new center to welcome the next generation of dreamers and innovators to campus and to serve as the latest gem added to Annville's main street."

Lebanon Valley College plans to construct a 7,600 square foot Admission Center at 209 E. Main St. on the southeast corner of the campus with direct frontage on Route 422. This new building will serve as both a Welcome Center for prospective and new students as well as the new home for the Office of Admission and Financial Aid. The College is projected to begin construction in the summer of 2015.

"We are honored to receive this grant from the Commonwealth," said Lebanon Valley College President Lewis E. Thayne, Ph.D. "I am especially grateful to Governor Corbett and his administration for their tireless advocacy of economic growth and educational excellence."

Through the construction of the new building, Lebanon Valley College will establish a vibrant presence on Annville's main street, and it will strengthen the partnership established between the College and the local community. The new facility will enhance the Annville streetscape and the Annville Historic District. The new facility will also provide for full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, which is lacking in the current admission and financial aid facility. The College will seek LEED certification for the building as well.

The Growing Greener II program provides grants to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to support community downtown beautification through community development, downtown reinvestment, façade and anchor building initiatives, residential reinvestment, and business assistance.

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