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Current renovations at the Iowa Memorial Union will modernize the space to better serve students and the campus community. The project enhances social areas, food services, and student resources while preserving the IMU’s historic role as the heart of campus. This renewal ensures the building remains a vibrant hub for connection and growth for years to come.

A campus well-being hub

More room to connect

Esports space levels up

Latest renovation updates

IMU to see renovations following Iowa Regents’ approval

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the renovation project Wednesday, bringing UI Student Health, food service options, multipurpose rooms, and more to the 100 year old building.

University of Iowa's nearly 100-year-old Memorial Union is undergoing a $75 million renovation

The nearly 100-year-old building is getting a facelift ahead of its centennial birthday.

Iowa Memorial Union to undergo major renovation to better serve students

Planned renovations to the IMU will bring a new Well-Being and Mental Health Center, uniting student care resources in one central location.

Relocations and maps IMU hours

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) gifted the IMU with the complete outfitting of the interior gathering space for the new activity lounge on second floor. The outdoor activity deck is designed to support wellness and encourage meaningful connections with nature. The adjacent indoor lounge offers a cozy, welcoming space that seamlessly blends indoor comfort with the fresh, openness of the outdoor deck.

usg students at imu centennial
activity deck lounge on second floor activity deck lounge looking east activity deck lounge looking northeast

Preview future spaces

first floor lounge first floor lounge looking west wellness center on first floor river room dining on first floor the garden on the first floor leadership and engagement suite on second floor student lounge on fourth floor south lobby on first floor the garden on first floor leadership and engagement suite on second floor south lobby on first floor vendor lane of imu on first floor activity deck lounge on second floor exterior of imu with new south entry exteior of imu looking from corner

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