UMKC provides updates on new schools to be built in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Among the topics discussed at the University of Missouri's Board of Curators meeting, different aspects regarding the new UMKC School of Dentistry and School of Medicine buildings were shared.

Curators unanimously approved the UMKC School of Dentistry project to move forward.

The university building was previously announced with a target date set for FY 2026.

While this is still the plan, the University is awaiting additional funds for capital renovations from the state and federal government, as well as philanthropic entities.

As for the School of Medicine, a ribbon cutting for the new building will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the building's site on Faraon Street, across from Mosaic Life Care's Campus.

One overall message that was echoed by all the board members in anticipation of the new school buildings' arrival is that they can serve as a template for all the schools around Northwest Missouri.

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