West Green Hall Namesakes
Boyd Hall : Bromley Hall : Convocation Center : James Hall
Ryors Hall : Sargent Hall : Treudley Hall : Wilson Hall
Boyd Hall
Est. 1966
Margaret Boyd was the first female student to be admitted to and graduate from Ohio University. Following her graduation in 1873, Boyd taught high school in Ohio and Indiana, and served as faculty of the Wesleyan Female College in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The original Boyd Hall, built in 1907, stood on the southern end of College Green. Serving as the second residence hall for female students, and the first hall built by Ohio University, Boyd Hall was demolished in 1966 to make way for Alden Library. The hall namesake then shifted to the new Boyd Hall on West Green.
Bromley Hall
Est. 1966
Located in the Uptown Athens area, Bromley Hall is part of the West Green residence hall complex. The building was owned by The Bromley Group and advertised in local newspapers as “a space for Ohio University students to call home.” The hall was considered University “associated housing” for many years and has capacity for nearly 500 residents.
Bromley Hall was the first suite-style residence hall as well as the first coed hall, with the lower floors housing male residents and female residents living on the upper floors when it opened. Ohio University purchased the building in 2001.
Convocation Center
Est. 1968
Just as when it first opened, the Convocation Center continues to be a multi-purpose building. In addition to housing on-campus students and hosting annual commencement ceremonies, the Convo is also the University's main sports arena. Seating over 13,000 fans, the Convo plays host to sports such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling and more. The residential rooms on the second floor are well soundproofed from the athletic events below.
James Hall
Est. 1963
Herman G. James served as Ohio University’s twelfth president from 1935 to 1943. During his tenure, President James helped establish a voluntary ROTC program on the Ohio University campus and reopened the Graduate College, among other accomplishments. He was also a gifted violist and played in the University’s orchestra.
James Hall was one of the first halls built during the West Green building project of the 1960s and was originally referred to as building number five.
Ryors Hall
Est. 1966
Alfred Ryors served as Ohio University’s fifth president from 1848 to 1852. Prior to his presidency, Ryors was a professor of mathematics at the University from 1836 to 1844.
Ryors Hall was originally known as West Green building number eight.
Sargent Hall
Est. 1963
Winthrop Sargent played a notable role in the establishment of Ohio University. While serving on the board of directors for the Ohio Company of Associates, Sargent helped negotiate with the U.S. Treasurer for the purchase of the land where Ohio University was to be established. In 1786, Sargent also attended the meeting in the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, MA, during which plans were further developed for the establishment of the University.
Sargent Hall was originally designated as West Green building number three.
Treudley Hall
Est. 1965
Frederick Treudley served as an Ohio University professor of education, philosophy, sociology and ethics for nearly half a century. Adored by University students, Treudley was named “Ohio’s most beloved professor” in 1915 and 1920. Formerly a schoolteacher, Treudley served as president of the Ohio State Teachers’ Association and vice-president of the Ohio College Association.
Treudley Hall was originally known as West Green building number nine and began as a women's honors residence hall for upper-class students. Treudley remained an all-female hall through the late-2000s, at which point it was converted to a coed hall.
Wilson Hall
Est. 1965
Upon graduation from Ohio University in 1896, Hiram Roy Wilson joined the University faculty as a fellow in Latin and English, and became a professor of English in 1906. Wilson was the national president of the Ohio Alumni Association from 1927 to 1929. He was an accomplished author and musician, playing the violin, cello and piano. Wilson retired in 1945 after serving 49 years as an Ohio University faculty member.
Wilson Hall was originally known as West Green building number six.