
MSN: UC residence hall among "15 most beautiful" in U.S.
Recently renovated Morgens Hall recognized for its amenities and stellar views
MSN listed the University of Cincinnati's Morgens Hall as one of "The 15 Most Beautiful College Dorms in the U.S."
The glass-enclosed Morgens Hall offers fresh, apartment-style living for UC students with on-campus convenience, housing a total of 456 students.
The renovated high-rise opened to students in 2013. MSN notes features including kitchens inside each apartment, individual heating and air conditioning and floor-to-ceiling windows.
In 2016, Morgens earned an American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Ohio Award — the state's highest prize for design — not just for style, but also sustainability and eco-friendly efficiency. It has also been ranked in design curial's list of America's Most Luxurious Residence Halls.
Featured image at top: twin residence halls Morgens and Scioto. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
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