Aerial photo of the Mellon Center, a small complex of red brick academic buildings

The Mellon Center

Built by industrialist Andrew W. Mellon in 1887, Mellon houses the Office of the President as well as neat gathering spaces and conference rooms.

It also features lots of quiet study spaces for students on the ground floor including a sunroom, a student favorite.

The basement is home to Mellon Board Room. Originally a swimming pool, it is now the home for many campus events like the annual Holiday Ball and Eggnog reception. 

Duck Pond 

The Mellon Duck Pond offers a peaceful spot for students to read or catch-up with one another.

Photo of a student knitting on a bench by the duck pond
Photo of a duck swimming in a pond

Get to Know Howard

Howard, one of the campus duck pond’s residents, is a student favorite.

Learn more about spending peaceful afternoons with the ducks by clicking here.

150 Years of Chatham Ghost Stories

Chatham’s historical buildings are home to some of our favorite haunts.

Read the fabled stories of the past by clicking here.

Interview with President David Finegold

The Mellon Building is home to the office of our president, Dr. David Finegold. Dr. Finegold can often be found talking to students on the quad or cheering on the Cougars at a game.

Learn more about him by clicking here.