Phase 2: Newman Heights
(Completed & opened in 2018)

Phase 2 of "Building Christ's Presence" funded the completion of our apartment complex, Newman Heights. St. Augustine Parochial Administrator Fr. John Del Priore, SJS, saw a need for a housing complex connected with the Pioneer Catholic Newan Center after he talked with UW-Platteville students who expressed a “need for a place they felt safe, a place they could flourish as Catholic students.”

He said they weren’t “comfortable” in other housing options they had on or near campus. So the vision for purpose-built student housing took shape, and we began to build an apartment facility with a visible presence of Christianity.

By the grace of God, and thanks to our generous supporters, Newman Heights broke ground on January 17, 2018, and was completed in time for the 2018-2019 school year.

Built in the collegiate Gothic style, Newman Heights has 144 beds with studio, two-, and four-bedroom layouts. Today, Newman Heights is more than 100% full of UW-Platteville students and young adults who value the community feel. 

With additional students coming for this community, we turn our sights to the future, as we undertake phase 3 of our campaign. 

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