Duquesne University today announced plans to build a residence hall to meet growing on-campus housing needs.

A news release said Duquesne continues to experience increases in enrollment.

The new building will be located on the site of Duquesne's Des Places Hall, which houses various academic and non-academic units. Demolition of Des Places is slated for November 2010 and construction will begin in spring 2011. Approximately 400 beds will be available for upperclassmen in suite-style configurations.

Nearly 3,500 reside on Duquesne's campus in six residence halls.

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