2026 Room of the Year - Top Ten Semi-Finalists
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their room for our 2026 “Room of the Year” contest! We received many incredible entries from every part of campus, and it was difficult to narrow down to our top room submissions.
After careful review, we have arrived at our list of the top ten 2026 “Room of the Year” semi-finalists! The top rooms from across campus have been selected and now we need YOUR help! It’s time to review the photos below and vote for your favorite room to help select the $500 grand prize winner!
Voting will be available from NOW through Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Be sure to cast your vote at tell us who you think should win the 2026 "Room of the Year" title! Remember, only one vote per person. The full list of building and community winners, as well as the grand prize winner, will be announced in November!
Click here to submit your vote!
2026 Room of the Year Semi-Finalists
Room #1 - Barbara McClintock Hall
Room #2 - Hans Bethe House, including McFaddin Hall
Room #3 - Ecology House
Room #4 - Mary Donlon Hall
Room #5 - Hu Shih Hall
Room #6 - Barbara McClintock Hall
Room #7 - Low Rise #7
Room #8 - Flora Rose House, including South Baker, Founders Hall, Lyon, and Mennen
Room #9 - Toni Morrison Hall/Language House
Room #10 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall