51ĀŅĀ×

51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s College Green, one of the most iconic features of the Athens Campus, is now ranked second in the nation on CollegeRank.netā€™s list of ā€œ.ā€

College Green is the heart of the Athens campus and features OHIOā€™s three oldest buildings, Cutler, McGuffey and Wilson halls, which all date back to the 19th century. The Green also includes Alden Library, Chubb Hall, Helen Mauck Galbreath Memorial Chapel, Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ellis Hall and Scripps Hall. 

ā€œWhen most people think about a college campus, theyā€™re often picturing a scene like our College Green,ā€ 51ĀŅĀ× President Hugh Sherman said. ā€œOur students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the broader community have enjoyed gathering on the College Green for decades, and weā€™re proud to see it recognized among the most beautiful greens in America.ā€

College Greenā€™s iconic brick pathways, towering elms and ever-present squirrels provide a picturesque environment for students to socialize. The College Green has held many concerts and events, including the annual Involvement Fair, the summer Under the Elms concert series, and most recently will serve as the location of the Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony. 

Several beloved OHIO landmarks grace the College Green as well. The Alumni Gateway faces uptown Athens and has quotations from a Latin inscription on each side. The nearby Class Gateway is often used by graduating students to commemorate their graduation. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is near the Alumni Gateway and was erected in 1893 honor those from Athens County who served in the Civil War; its benches are a common gathering spot.

ā€œIt is often said that what makes 51ĀŅĀ× special is its sense of place,ā€ President Sherman said. ā€œWe take great pride in our scenic campuses, and love seeing students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and visitors from around the world enjoying their time on the College Green.ā€