Faulkner University wrapped up a years-long, almost $20 million project Friday morning with the dedication of a home for the College of Health Sciences.
Located at the former Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center, the project covers 151,000 square feet of storefront property, and 13 acres. The new building sits adjacent to the Faulkner’s main campus, with a new pedestrian bridge now adjoining the main campus and the sprawling complex. The university bought the property in the summer of 2020.
The work began in 2020, and the price tag is about $19 million. Faulkner is a private university affiliated with the Church of Christ. The new building was a Burlington Coat Factory location and before that home to HQ Home Center.
Now it houses the university’s new nursing school along with its speech pathology, physician assistant, physical therapy and occupational therapy departments. The complex also houses the college’s clinic.
The Pediatric Therapy Gym is shown at the Faulkner Univercity Center for Therapy and Research as tours are given during the dedication ceremony for the Faulkner University College of Health Sciences facility in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday February 28, 2025.
Cassie Boyd, Dean of the Faulkner University College of Health Sciences, speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Faulkner University College of Health Sciences facility in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday February 28, 2025.
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“There are two purposes… to provide Christian health education and free, student assisted, therapy in our clinic,” said Faulkner President Mitch Henry.
Since its inception in 2018, the College of Health Sciences’ clinic has treated more than 37,000 adults and children. There is no charge for clinic visits.
The majority of the funding for the project came from donors. The development of the facility took place over three phases.
Faulkner University President D. Mitchell Henry speaks during the dedication ceremony for the Faulkner University College of Health Sciences facility in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday February 28, 2025.
“We are incredibly proud of this new building, which will serve our students and community for many years to come,” Henry said. “Our goal was to create a space that is both professional and welcoming-designed to support the ongoing w of the College of Health Services and provide healthcare solutions for our citizens, especially those with special needs.”
The parcel has room for future expansion for the needs of the College of Health Service.
The Anatomy Lab is shown as tours are given during the dedication ceremony for the Faulkner University College of Health Sciences facility in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday February 28, 2025.
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