Transylvania names residence hall after 1936 graduate, family

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Transylvania University’s newly named Kincaid Hall is ready for move-in.

The residence hall was completed in 2017 and provides on-campus housing for some first-year students, as well as sophomores, juniors and seniors.

This summer, Transylvania named the building for alumna Nelle Wilson Kincaid ‘36 and Garvice D. Kincaid, along with their daughters, Jane W. Kincaid and Joan D. Kincaid.

Joan Kincaid currently serves as vice chairman of the board of directors of Central Bancshares, parent of Central Bank & Trust Co. in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kincaid Hall, which houses around 140 students, reflects the university’s traditional brick architecture. The newest residence hall on campus, it includes four floors of suite-style rooms and features study lounges, community kitchens and laundry facilities.