Emory & Henry Charts Growth Plans Along I-81 Corridor
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“This expansion will not only allow us to build more first-class facilities that complement our renowned academic reputation, it will enable us to expand the Emory & Henry brand along the heavily traveled I-81 corridor where thousands of drivers and potential students pass by daily,” said President John W. Wells. “With our record enrollment and new student housing underway, transitioning to NCAA Division II and joining the South Atlantic Conference, adding new schools of business and nursing, and expanding programs at our Health Sciences campus in Marion, there is a clear sense of momentum at Emory & Henry,” said Wells.
It is anticipated that both facilities will host local, regional and national tournaments throughout the year, to attract more people to the campus and the region.
“Emory & Henry is an economic engine for Southwest Virginia and has been for 186 years,” Wells added. “Many of the students who come to the college remain in the area after graduation to work, start their own businesses, and raise their families,” he said. “We are proud of our place in the region and our obligation to see the college and surrounding communities thrive,” Wells added.
In recent conversations with state and local government officials, and business leaders, Wells said he remains optimistic about the long-term prospects for the College, the region and its economy. “There is a lot of good news to talk about in the region, whether it is the new Bristol Hard Rock casino and entertainment venue that is coming, the new Meadows Sports Complex in Abingdon, or expanding health care education opportunities in Marion. We want to be good community partners because we all have a stake in seeing our region do well,” said Wells.
College leaders will begin receiving and exploring a variety of funding sources and opportunities to fuel the new developments.
These two new projects follow on the heels of an announcement by the College last month to build new upper-class apartments to accommodate 144 students off College Drive. Construction of the apartments will start later this spring with students expected to take occupancy in the Spring 2023 semester.
For more information, contact Mark Graham, VP for Administration, at mgraham@ehc.edu.
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“This expansion will not only allow us to build more first-class facilities that complement our renowned academic reputation, it will enable us to expand the Emory & Henry brand along the heavily travelled I-81 corridor where thousands of drivers and potential students pass by daily,”Emory & Henry College President Dr. John W. Wells.
