The newly renamed UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University is nearing completion.
Harrisburg University’s new building in downtown Harrisburg has a revised opening date, a new partnership and a new name.
On Monday, HU and UPMC announced that the 12-story building at S. 3rd and Chestnut streets will be called the UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University.
“UPMC and Harrisburg University share a commitment to our community,” said Lou Baverso, president of UPMC in Central Pa. “Our partnership is crucial to training the next generation of health care workers.”
The building will include expanded classroom and lab space for the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, an accelerated, 16-month program for registered nurses.
The building also will house classrooms, skills labs, science labs and simulation spaces for multiple health care programs, including, pharmaceutical sciences, exercise sciences and other health programs. The building also will include classrooms and training space for advanced manufacturing and interactive media programs, auditoriums and student life and tutoring areas.
HU had hoped to open the building to students last January. However, with construction delays, it now expects a fall 2023 debut, following a three-year construction process.
UMPC’s partnership with HU includes a 10-year financial commitment. The 210,000-square-foot building cost about $100 million to construct.
“This investment will directly support the health care workforce and make Harrisburg the anchor for ‘Eds & Meds’ in our region,” said Eric Darr, HU president.
For more information on Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, visit their website.
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