DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) – Northern Illinois University has received its largest gift in its history to support its health sciences programs in a new facility.
The Baustadt Family Foundation has donated $40 million to the new Health Technology Center.
The Baustart-Burwell Health Technology Center will be used for education and research in health-related fields.
“With this historic gift, NIU will continue our commitment to ‘Building a Healthier Tomorrow’ by creating a modern space designed to foster innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and interprofessional practice.” We will be able to fully realize the vision of “technology that improves patient care and health outcomes,” and will enable our students and faculty to fulfill the promise of healthcare,” said NIU President Lisa Freeman.
Programs available at the new facility include nursing, public health, audiology, biomedical engineering, anatomy, and more. Students will have access to new technology, labs, and learning spaces.
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