Thanks to the generous support of donors across our community, Blair has reimagined and enhanced several key spaces across the hilltop in recent months. Aiming to create welcoming spaces that enhance the academic, artistic, athletic, and residential experiences of students, the School has undertaken a series of renovations to make life at Blair just a little sweeter. Read on to learn more about each.

Meerwarth Courtyard

Meerwarth Courtyard, the bustling pathway between Clinton and Insley Halls where students have shuttled between classes for over a century, is now wider and more open, creating a welcoming heart of campus. The aging trees and drainage issues that had become problematic in the courtyard have been addressed, and new seating invites students to spend a moment in the shade of tall maples and flowering hydrangeas. Below are a few snapshots showing the transformation that took place last summer. This campus thoroughfare was dedicated in memory of Ralph N. Meerwarth ’50 by his family in 1995 and is among the first Blair sites visited by prospective families.

Sloane Tennis House

Constructed in 2007, Blair’s tennis center features 10 Deco Turf II courts, five of which are lighted, and the Sloane Tennis House (named in honor of Blair Trustee and Investment Committee Chair Alex Sloane ’70). The tennis house has long offered locker rooms and a second-floor balcony with a view of the courts; in 2019, a seasonal winter sports center was added as a portion was enclosed under a climate-controlled “bubble.” Now, athletes perfecting their backhand, as well as visiting families and fans, will enjoy the convenience of single-use restrooms located within the building. We remain grateful to Mr. Sloane and his family, whose enthusiastic and generous support made this project possible.

Center for Health & Well-Being

In late April, Blair broke ground on the School’s new Center for Health and Well-Being. Set to open in spring 2026, the new facility will allow Blair’s health-services and counseling teams to occupy the same space for the first time in School history. Serving as a community hub, the center will provide space for students to study and socialize, as well as access health care. The 14-to-16-month construction project, located adjacent to Hardwick Hall, is now well underway.