President Weinman Moving onto Campus
President Kevin Weinman is moving on to campus to the St. Ann's hosue loacted near Fern Tor. Photo by William Haydon '25.
Hoping to enhance his accessibility to Marist University students and foster a stronger sense of community on campus, President Kevin C. Weinman plans to relocate his residence on campus in the fall of 2025.
“I like to go to theater events, games and lectures on campus, so I would like to be on campus and be more able to be present at all these events and activities, which are going to be really wonderful,” said Weinman.
As part of this initiative, Marist is renovating the historic St. Ann’s Hermitage on the north end of campus. The property will be renamed Sammon House, honoring the late Brother Seán Sammon, FMS (Fratres Maristae Scholarum) '70, an esteemed leader, educator and former Superior General of the Marist Brothers.
The residence portion of Sammon House is expected to be fully funded by donor support and college assets. Restoration work is scheduled for completion in late fall 2025, ensuring that future generations of Marist presidents will have a direct and active presence on campus.
Following the completion of an ongoing restoration project, Sammon House will serve a dual purpose, providing a second-floor apartment for Weinman and his family while also offering a first-floor space designed to host community events, celebrations, meetings and lectures.
“The building itself is going to be event-based, so it’ll be a place where students, faculty, staff and alumni will be invited for conversations and meals, which will allow me, the president, to connect with them, celebrate with them and have welcome events there,” said Weinman.
According to Weinman, “These events are going to range from small meetings of 4-7 people to meals of 50 or 60 people.” Students have also expressed their desire to see more multicultural cultural events take place in this building.
Weinman and his wife, Beth, have already been recognized for their active involvement in campus life. The move to Sammon House will allow them to deepen their connections with students, faculty and staff, as they become members of the community—from walking their family dog Cody around campus and sharing meals in the dining hall with students to hosting informal discussions, events and celebrations in an environment designed for meaningful interaction.
“This job is already a blend between a job and a lifestyle, and so living on campus and being part of this 24/7 is going to be great,” said Weinman.
Situated alongside the picturesque Fern Tor Nature Preserve, Sammon House will serve as a gathering space that reflects Marist’s dedication to collaboration and inclusivity. With Sammon House soon to be a vibrant center for student and faculty engagement, Marist is taking a significant step toward reinforcing its core values of connection, leadership and community spirit.