Healthcare training schools in Tennessee

The donation comes from Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Bobby Goodfriend and his wife, Wendy. Construction and renovations will begin in May and are expected to be completed by Fall 2025.

The new rural nursing initiative is called the Tennessee Rural Workforce Initiative for Nursing (TN R-WIN) and will support students in underserved communities who are pursuing a bachelor degree in nursing.

The grant is funded by Lilly Endowment and will allow for the establishment of a Church Leadership Formation Project at the university.