Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College of Nursing gathered on campus on May 6, to celebrate the halfway point of construction on the new Nursing Building. The celebration was marked by a beam signing for guests.
Construction on the building began in August of 2022 when the former building was demolished. The new building will remain nestled between Volunteer Boulevard and Peyton Manning Pass.
Over 150 people gathered to sign the beam that is slated to go at the entrance to the building off Peyton Manning Pass.
The $85 million, 117,000-square-foot building will have four stories, and several unique elements for Vol Nurses including: Enhanced simulation spaces, a pre-function event space, and a student commons space.
“The new Nursing Building will make a great impact on the University of Tennessee,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean of the college. “This new space will open the door for more nurses; strengthen our reputation and rankings; and provide a space for hands-on learning, faculty collaboration, and research innovation.”
The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.
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