St. Paul’s Newman Center in Fargo expands faith-based student housing

Newman Living, in partnership with St. Paul’s Newman Center (SPNC), proudly announces the acquisition of The View on University Apartments and the adjoining SPNC townhomes in Fargo. This major expansion represents a strategic step in advancing the Newman Center’s mission to foster faith, community, and holistic support for students in Fargo/Moorhead. 

The purchase of The View—a modern apartment complex built in 2021—marks the culmination of years of growth and planning aimed at extending the Newman Center’s reach across the Fargo-Moorhead region. The acquisition effectively brings the entire block surrounding the Newman Center under its stewardship, creating a unified hub for faith-based living, learning, and service. 

“Our vision is to create not just student housing, but a genuine community where young people can grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually,” said Fr. James Cheney, Pastor and Director of St. Paul’s Newman Center. “Purchasing The View allows us to meet the tremendous demand we’ve experienced for high-quality faith-based housing while continuing to offer a supportive environment centered on Catholic values, faith formation, and leadership generation.” 

Newman Living will oversee operations at the newly integrated residences, ensuring that students from NDSU and the tri-college community can access well-managed, amenity-rich apartments that also serve as a foundation for vibrant student life. Residents will benefit from proximity to campus, spiritual resources, and community programming designed to build friendships, faith, and purpose. 

The View on University features modern floor plans, in-unit laundry, full utilities, a fitness center, study spaces, and social lounges—amenities that align with Newman Living’s philosophy of integrated student support. Combined with SPNC’s existing residential spaces, the new development strengthens Newman Living’s position as a leading provider of faith-based student housing in North Dakota. 

“This expansion allows us to meet and expand students needs to include married housing in support of young families,” said Andrew Nielsen, Property Manager of Newman Living. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the Fargo-Moorhead higher education community through this next chapter of growth.”