$8M State Grant Will Help Seton Hall Renovate Several Spaces On Campus

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University in South Orange recently netted an $8.4 million state grant that will help it carry out “infrastructure overhauls” in McNulty Hall, the School of Law, on-campus residence halls and other locations.

Seton Hall announced its receipt of a New Jersey Higher Education Capital Facilities Grant earlier this month.

Collectively, the projects will aim to “modernize aging mechanical systems, improve campus spaces and enhance energy efficiency through updated building management controls,” according to a statement from the university.

In August 2025, the state of New Jersey announced that $250 million in capital grant funding is being committed to higher education facility upgrades. The grant aims to address deferred maintenance while improving infrastructure across public and private colleges, including county colleges.

The funding is distributed through two key programs: the Higher Education Capital Improvement Fund (CIF), and the Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund (HEFT).

The CIF designates $110 million for four-year public and private institutions to support renovation, construction and technology upgrades. Meanwhile, the HEFT allocates $140 million for both public and private institutions (including county colleges), to enhance communication, laboratory, instructional and communication facilities.

“The funding from the state represents a significant investment in the university’s future, allowing us to address important deferred maintenance needs across our three campuses while also advancing key strategic initiatives,” said Victoria Pivovarnick, associate vice president of facilities and business affairs at Seton Hall.

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