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Snow College to break ground on new social science building

ByGreg Knight
The 45,000-square-foot building social sciences building will be named in honor of Mark R. and LeAnn W. Stoddard, longtime supporters and alumni of Snow College.

EPHRAIM—Demolition of Greenwood Hall, a married student housing facility, was demolished last week, completing clearance of the site for a new, $41 million social science building at Snow College.

Groundbreaking on the 45,000-square-foot structure, is scheduled for Monday, July 27 at noon at the site at 100 East and Center Street. The event is open to the campus community, alumni and the public.

The building will be named in honor of Mark R. and LeAnn W. Stoddard, longtime supporters and alumni of Snow College. The naming recognizes the couple’s years of philanthropy, leadership and commitment to expanding opportunities for students.

Wrecking crews began the work of tearing down Greenwood Hall last week to make way for a new social sciences building.

“Mark and LeAnn have always believed in the potential of Snow College students,” Snow College President Stacee Y. McIff said. “Their quiet service, steadfast support, and love for this institution have strengthened Snow College in countless ways. Every student who walks through the doors of the building will benefit from the example they have set and the legacy they have created.”

The project was approved for funding during the 2024 Utah Legislature and has been in the planning stages for more than a year.

Prior to demolition of Greenwood, the Cottages (also a housing facility) and the Home and Family Studies Building were also demolished.

To commemorate Greenwood Hall, the college has preserved a limited number of original bricks and pieces of oolite stone that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for alumni, employees and others interested in obtaining a keepsake. The college said materials from the other buildings could not be safely preserved because of their age and construction.

The new building reflects design elements in the historic Noyes Building as well as in recent buildings, including the Huntsman Library and the Graham Science Center.