淫性视频 Opens New Residence Hall in Atlantic City

A group of university leaders cut a black ribbon to open a new building

淫性视频 Opens New Residence Hall in Atlantic City

The second residential building expands 淫性视频's community in the University District to nearly 1,000 students.

Another milestone of 淫性视频鈥檚 expansion in Atlantic City arrived May 3 as former President Harvey Kesselman officially opened a new student residence hall in the city鈥檚 University District.

鈥淚 want you to know how excited we are to finally step inside and tour this amazing new building,鈥 he said. 鈥淭oday represents another incredible milestone on this exciting journey.鈥

The 135,000-square-foot, six-story building is located at the corner of Atlantic and South Providence avenues in the Chelsea section of the city. It鈥檚 just a short walk from the rest of the 淫性视频 Atlantic City campus, which opened in 2018.

The new Parkview Hall complex features apartment- and suite-style living with a total of 416 beds. Most of the suites include four single bedrooms, a common area, two bathrooms and a full kitchen. There鈥檚 also a lounge on each floor, meeting room, business center and laundry facilities. Students have views of the beach, Boardwalk and O鈥橠onnell Park and access to a courtyard with outside seating.

A green chair in the foreground of a view of the new residential building
The new building is located at the corner of Atlantic and South Providence avenues in the Chelsea section of Atlantic City.

鈥淭oday marks a significant milestone for our institution as we celebrate the opening of yet another state-of-the-art facility that will provide our students a safe, comfortable and welcoming home away from home,鈥 said Raymond Ciccone, the former chair of the 淫性视频 Board of Trustees.

Kesselman noted the new residence hall continues the 鈥渋ncredible partnership鈥 between 淫性视频, the city of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, regional and state leaders and the Atlantic City Development Corporation, known as AC Devco.

The president also mentioned the support of New Jersey State Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, who Kesselman said has 鈥渂een one of 淫性视频鈥檚 staunchest allies in fighting for equity in higher education funding.鈥

Greenwald talked about how important 淫性视频 has been to diversifying the business industry in the city and transforming it from 鈥渁 gaming city to a city with gaming.鈥 But Greenwald said he鈥檚 most impressed with what residents have told him about 淫性视频鈥檚 presence in Atlantic City.

A group of three students and one staff member with umbrellas
The rain didn't deter the 淫性视频 community from celebrating the opening of Parkview Hall.

This new building is more than just a place to live. It represents our commitment to excellence in all areas of university life. It is a space where students will build lifelong friendships, pursue their passions and achieve their dreams."
Raymond Ciccone

鈥淭hey have come forward to say that 淫性视频 has transformed the community,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t has made it safer. It has increased their property values. It has become a destination point for people. That was part of the vision.鈥

State Senator Vincent Polistina echoed Greenwald鈥檚 comments and commended Kesselman for seeing the new building鈥檚 plans come to fruition. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 important to remember that when Dr. Kesselman took this on, this was a risk. A lot of people said, 鈥榃hat are you doing going into Atlantic City?鈥欌 Polistina said. 鈥淏ut his foresight, his vision, his dedication, his perseverance led us to where we are today. When you look at the transformation of this part of Atlantic City, it鈥檚 unbelievable.鈥

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, a 1998 淫性视频 graduate, said the opening was 鈥渁nother historic day for my alma mater.鈥

鈥溡允悠 is an important renaissance of the great city of Atlantic City,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 springing a rebirth city wide.鈥

An aerial view of 淫性视频's Atlantic City campus
This aerial view shows the John F. Scarpa Academic Building, Kesselman Hall and the newest residential building, Parkview Hall.

Jon Hanson, chairman of AC Devco, commended Kesselman and the University for their partnership and forward thinking. 鈥淐ongratulations to all. I鈥檓 proud of the work that we were able to do here,鈥 he said.

Ciccone reiterated that the new residence hall is evidence of the University鈥檚 commitment to the city.

鈥淭his new building is more than just a place to live. It represents our commitment to excellence in all areas of University life,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t is a space where students will build lifelong friendships, pursue their passions and achieve their dreams. We are proud to offer our students the very best that this new building exemplifies.鈥

A student with large rolling cart outside the entrance to Parkview Hall
Students were eager to move in to the newest residential building in Atlantic City.

The first cohort of students to call the building home moved in prior to the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester.

135,000
square feet
6
stories
416
beds