Newell Hall, located on Stadium Road, is a historic site in the northeastern section of the University of Florida campus. Formerly the home for the Department of Soil and Water Science, the building is currently used as a study space for students to collaborate. It is named for Wilmon Newell, who served as the Provost of Agriculture at the University of Florida from 1921 until his death in 1943.
Over the years, Newell Hall has undergone several renovations to meet the needs of the campus community. In 2017, a $16.6 million project transformed the site, adding expansive indoor seating, a restaurant, and numerous modern study spaces and meeting rooms. The building continues to evolve; in 2022, the original restaurant was replaced by Sweet Berries Eatery and Frozen Custard. By the summer of 2025, that space underwent further renovations to become a local deli known as The Paper Bag.
Today, Newell Hall is more than just a study space. It is a piece of campus history and a symbol of the ever-evolving nature of the University of Florida. It currently hosts two floors of study space, the Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students, and a deli, all while preserving its status as a site on the National Register of Historic Places.
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