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The UHS Advantage


As a decision-maker, you’re faced with the challenge of selecting a reliable and experienced construction partner while simultaneously managing the cost, schedule, integrity, and quality of your project. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, which is why our team truly embodies each institution’s mission, vision, and unique needs and makes them our own. Through our extensive experience in new construction, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance, we develop and execute a custom-tailored plan for each project, resulting in unmatched value for our clients.

Our exclusive focus is on the development of student housing, specifically catering to the unique requirements of small, private institutions. The UHS model was uniquely designed with these partners in mind, and our collaborative approach ensures that each project is designed, constructed, and delivered on time and within budget, while the university retains all operations of the asset.

Frank. E. Murphy Foundation

Dedicated to academic support for student success in higher education.

At UHS, our mission goes beyond building student housing—we’re deeply committed to the long-term success and sustainability of the institutions we serve. This commitment is rooted in our history and inspired by our former CEO, Frank Murphy, whose vision continues to shape our work today.

Frank began his career as a teacher, where he witnessed firsthand how transformative education can be, especially for students from underserved communities. That experience fueled a lifelong passion for expanding access to quality education. In a groundbreaking move, he established the Frank E. Murphy Foundation within his personal trust—a first-of-its-kind initiative solely dedicated to advancing higher education.

Today, the Frank E. Murphy Foundation works hand-in-hand with University Housing Solutions to carry on his legacy. Together, we provide vital financial support to colleges and universities, helping them amplify their impact and reach more students. This unique partnership allows UHS to deliver extraordinary value—particularly to smaller, private institutions—through significant philanthropic investments that set us apart in the industry.

At UHS, we don’t just build residence halls. We build futures.

For more information, please contact:
mitchell@frankemurphy.com.