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NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami keeps Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall open during residential hall demolition

The University of Miami is maintaining the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall for student use while the adjacent residential college is demolished to make way for the new Gables Village housing project. The university plans to eventually replace the current dining facility with a new 700-seat dining hall integrated into the upcoming complex.

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Why It Matters

Students currently living on or near the campus will retain access to their existing dining services during the transition period before the new Gables Village facility is completed.

Key Facts

  • The University of Miami announced the demolition of the Mahoney-Pearson residential college in November 2025.
  • The Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall will remain open to students despite the demolition of the residential building.
  • The university is replacing the residential college with a new project called Gables Village.
  • Gables Village will include a new dining hall with a 700-seat capacity.
  • The Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall has been in operation for 67 years.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUniversity of Miami“The institution managing the demolition and construction projects.”locationGables Village“The new housing and dining complex under development.”locationMahoney-Pearson Dining Hall“The dining facility currently remaining open.”