Fell Hall was renovated from a men's residence hall in 1989 and is now devoted to academic and administrative space. The School of Communication, Financial Aid, University College, International Studies, Office of Disability Concerns and University College is located in Fell Hall. The FM station WZND is also located here, as well as TV 10 News.
One of the campus's oldest and most unique buildings, Fell Hall was named after Jesse W. Fell, the University's principal founding father. Fell led the campaign that secured the financial backing in order to guarantee that the University would locate in Bloomington in 1857. Fell was born in 1808 in Pennsylvania and journeyed to Illinois working along the way as a teacher and journalist before earning a lawyer's certification.
Fell Hall was the first campus residence for women and was completed in 1918. The south wing was added in 1949. The University closed the building in 1989 in order to begin a $12 million renovation; it was reopened again in 1992.
Fell Hall is located between DeGarmo Hall and McCormick Hall on S. University St., on the west end of the quad.
