Introducing Bloomfield Hall
New Enhanced Space for STEM at Loyola
The newest addition to the Donnelly Science Center, Bloomfield Hall represents Loyola’s transformational investment in science, technology, engineering, and health education. The 18,200-square-foot expansion, which opened in January 2026, features state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories, collaborative study spaces, and student lounges designed to support hands-on learning and discovery.
Named in recognition of a historic $12 million gift from Bill and Susan Bloomfield, MBA ’94, Bloomfield Hall strengthens Loyola’s commitment to exceptional teaching, undergraduate research, and close faculty mentorship—hallmarks of a Loyola education.
Expanding Science and STEM Programs at Loyola
As a preeminent leader in STEM education, Loyola has a long, established history of excellence in STEM education. Guided by its strategic plan, Together We Rise: Loyola University Maryland's Strategic Plan for 2030, the University is expanding offerings in science, nursing, and health programs.
With the brand-new addition of Bloomfield Hall, the expanded and renovated Donnelly Science Center serves as the academic center for nursing, STEM, and health sciences programs at Loyola. The state-of-the-art facility features advanced nursing and research labs, collaborative spaces, and sustainable design, offering a dynamic, student-centered learning environment designed to foster collaboration and discovery across disciplines.
Over the past decade, Loyola has nearly doubled enrollment in its science majors and expanded its STEM and health programs to meet growing student interest and workforce demand in science and health fields. Programs such as data science, forensic science, forensic pattern analysis, and biological forensics attract both undergraduate and graduate students. Loyola now offers Bachelor of Science degrees in forensic science—the first undergraduate program of its kind in Maryland—along with biochemistry, environmental science, and biohealth, which includes concentrations in biological commercialization, digital health and data analytics, and biopharma and biotechnology.
Loyola launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Fall 2025 and supports a wide range of pre-professional health tracks—including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and veterinary medicine—further strengthening the University’s science and health education offerings.
These programs prepare students for careers in science and health fields and for advanced graduate and professional study.
Modern Labs Designed for Learning and Research
Bloomfield Hall and the renovated space in Donnelly will offer first-class facilities to faculty and students in the sciences, including biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, computer science, and nursing. The addition was designed to maximize natural light and create a sustainable, inspiring environment for student learning and research.
Donnelly Science Center, which has been home to Loyola’s science programs since 1978, is benefiting from an extensive renovation and expansion. A full interior renovation of the four-story structure is maximizing teaching and research lab space while providing more student collaboration areas. The lab and teaching spaces are being resized to the industry standard and adding greater office space for faculty and staff growth—along with more opportunities for student research and faculty scholarship.
A new HVAC system is being added throughout the building, along with other mechanical and electrical upgrades. The new curtain wall on the building will make the facility more energy-efficient, providing thermal comfort year-round. The University will pursue LEED certification for the building, which was designed with Loyola’s commitment to sustainability in mind.
Philanthropic Support
In addition to the Bloomfields’ historic gift, this project is being funded through the generous support of donors, including significant support from Ellen and Ed Hanway, ’73.
The entire project, designed by Hord Coplan Macht and built by Whiting-Turner, is scheduled to be completed in time for the Spring 2027 semester.
To learn about making a gift to support the sciences at Loyola, including a named gift, contact Mary Lineburger, '99, assistant vice president for major gifts, at mlmazzuca@loyola.edu or 410-617-2797.