Kentwood Hall is a historic building that is home to 101 students who are sophomores or above. Residents live in private, two-person, super double and three-person suites that have private bathrooms. This residence hall is also home to a Living-Learning Community, the Crystal Ballroom and Kentwood Dining Hall.
Kentwood Hall was once the Kentwood Arms Hotel, a landmark hotel in downtown Springfield that housed famous statesmen, entertainers and celebrities. Among the guests of the Kentwood Arms Hotel were Harry S. Truman and Groucho Marx.
