UNK announces plan to close Mantor Hall after 60+ years

UNK is set to close a residence hall that has served students for more than 60 years.

October 22, 2026Updated: October 22, 2026

By Michael Shively

UNK announces plan to close Mantor Hall after 60+ years

Built in 1965, Mantor Hall will remain open throughout the 2026-27 academic year before being taken offline for student housing at the end of summer 2027. The 283-bed residence hall will eventually be demolished and the site restored to green space.

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