Hovey Hall is Illinois State University's central administration building. It contains the President's Office, Admissions, Finance and Planning, the Graduate School, the Provost's Office, the Vice President for Student Affairs as well as many other essential units.
Hovey Hall was named after Charles E. Hovey, the 1st President or Principal of Illinois State Normal University from 1857-1862. The original section of Hovey Hall was first known as the 'Administration Building." The West wing was built in 1950 and the East wing was added in 1967. Born in 1827 in Virginia, Charles Hovey was one of 11 children. He proved to be a gifted student and was given the opportunity to teach at the age of 15. He served in the Civil War, commissioned by Abraham Lincoln, and was promoted to brigadier general.
Hovey Hall is located next to Old Union on S. School St. and W. North St., on the east end of the quad.
