University of Missouri officials today announced two gifts to the MU Sinclair School of Nursing (SSON) totaling $3 million to support the construction costs of a new academic building for the SSON. Michael and Millie Brown have given $2 million to support the new building. Richard Miller has given $1 million to support the same project.
“We cannot thank the Browns and Mr. Miller enough for their vision and support,” said Hank Foley, MU interim chancellor. “This new building will contribute to the state’s economy by strengthening the workforce of a profession that is highly marketable and vital to all Missourians’ quality of life. These gifts will enable MU to admit more stellar students to study nursing and go on to gratifying careers in a highly reputable and much-needed profession.”
The proposed new SSON building is planned to be built near the current nursing building. It will include approximately 104,000 square feet of usable space, featuring larger classrooms, clinical seminar rooms, a simulation center and a research and innovation center. The new building will allow the SSON to admit as many as 40 additional students to the academic program each year, which will represent a 25 percent increase in enrollment. The new building is still in its early fundraising stages. Officials estimate the building will cost approximately $55 million to complete. These funds will be raised through private gifts, state matching funds and $10 million in SSON matching funds.
Reviewed 2016-04-14