The historic William Pitt Union on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus was once a luxurious hotel that welcomed the likes of Theodore Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Pitt acquired the building in the 1950s, and it was partially used for student dormitories for 30 years before a renovation that transformed these floors into spaces for student and administrative offices.

But soon, the campus staple could again be used for housing.

Potentially converting the 127-year-old building into suite-style student housing is one of several big ideas in Pitt’s updated master plan, which aims to adapt the Oakland campus to Pitt’s growing student population and modern needs.

Although it would require significant funding and years of construction, renovating the William Pitt Union would be a “gre

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