New health sciences building facilitates collaborative study and research Compiled by Jessica Stump
The students are in the house! Appalachian’s largest and newest facility to date — the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences — opened for classes in August 2018. “This new facility enables Appalachian to graduate more professionals in health sciences, one of the identified critical workforce areas for North Carolina,” Chancellor Sheri Everts said. “It will expand our opportunities for education and outreach and, over the course of their careers as health professionals, our graduates will have immeasurable impact on the lives of others.” The state-of-the-art facility allows for interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary collaboration and research in a continued partnership with the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. The building is the first completed project funded by the Connect NC Bond, and The Leon Levine Foundation made a $5 million donation for the building and furnishings.
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