Manchester Univ. Celebrates Completion Of Fort Wayne Expansion

August 7, 2024 at 4:31 p.m.

By Staff Report

FORT WAYNE – Manchester University Fort Wayne will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the completion of its nearly $20 million expansion on Aug. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10627 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne.
The expansion has added more than 32,000 square feet of space and state-of-the-art capabilities to Manchester's Fort Wayne health science hub, strengthening the university's commitment to its neighbors in northeast Indiana. New additions include an interprofessional clinic - which will provide students and faculty with hands-on opportunities and experience serving a high-need population in the region - physical therapy teaching labs, research and classroom spaces, nursing simulation and skills laboratory and a variety of versatile collaboration areas for students, according to a news release from Manchester University.
"In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, our commitment to growth and innovation remains unwavering. We expanded our academic offerings in health sciences to meet the rising demands of our community. By embracing new disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare, our students will graduate ready to succeed in the ever-changing world, ultimately improving health outcomes and advancing medical knowledge," said Manchester University President Stacy Young.
At the ceremony, a clinic will be dedicated and named in honor of president emeritus David McFadden.
The walk-in clinic will be a place where many in the community can find resources and services not readily available without a traditional appointment.
"Manchester University is excited to partner with Parkview Health in expanding its academic offerings in health sciences on the Fort Wayne campus," said Mike Packnett, current Manchester University Board of Trustees member and retired CEO of Parkview Health. "By working together with Parkview, we are cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals and creating significant impact in our community."
The project's groundbreaking was celebrated just over a year ago, on June 16, 2023.

FORT WAYNE – Manchester University Fort Wayne will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the completion of its nearly $20 million expansion on Aug. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10627 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne.
The expansion has added more than 32,000 square feet of space and state-of-the-art capabilities to Manchester's Fort Wayne health science hub, strengthening the university's commitment to its neighbors in northeast Indiana. New additions include an interprofessional clinic - which will provide students and faculty with hands-on opportunities and experience serving a high-need population in the region - physical therapy teaching labs, research and classroom spaces, nursing simulation and skills laboratory and a variety of versatile collaboration areas for students, according to a news release from Manchester University.
"In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, our commitment to growth and innovation remains unwavering. We expanded our academic offerings in health sciences to meet the rising demands of our community. By embracing new disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare, our students will graduate ready to succeed in the ever-changing world, ultimately improving health outcomes and advancing medical knowledge," said Manchester University President Stacy Young.
At the ceremony, a clinic will be dedicated and named in honor of president emeritus David McFadden.
The walk-in clinic will be a place where many in the community can find resources and services not readily available without a traditional appointment.
"Manchester University is excited to partner with Parkview Health in expanding its academic offerings in health sciences on the Fort Wayne campus," said Mike Packnett, current Manchester University Board of Trustees member and retired CEO of Parkview Health. "By working together with Parkview, we are cultivating the next generation of healthcare professionals and creating significant impact in our community."
The project's groundbreaking was celebrated just over a year ago, on June 16, 2023.

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