Tarleton State University broke ground on Wednesday on a second building on its 80-acre campus in southwest Fort Worth along Chisholm Trail Parkway.
At more than 100,000 square feet of classroom and specialized lab space, the $66 million Interprofessional Education Building will address the region’s two most pressing needs — increased access to quality healthcare and education.
"The groundbreaking highlights the importance of access to quality healthcare and education to support human health and wellbeing," comments Brad Bailey, Senior Project Manager, Senior Associate at Perkins&Will. "Perkins&Will's design reflects a vision for the Interprofessional Education Building that will enable Tarleton State University to provide exceptional education and training opportunities while addressing the region's healthcare and educational training needs."
The Texas A&M University System approved design plans in February, with move-in set for 2024. Construction dollars come from the Permanent University Fund and are part of a systemwide capital plan approved in 2019 by the Board of Regents.
“Consider this a watershed moment for Tarleton, Tarrant County, and the entire A&M System,” says Chancellor John Sharp. “This state-of-the-art facility will absolutely recruit researchers who will tackle the medical and educational challenges of our time. This is how we make a difference.”
More room in Fort Worth means expanded offerings in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, nursing, kinesiology, medical laboratory sciences and teacher education.
“The demand for healthcare practitioners and educators is surging, as is the interest in these professions among our students,” noted Tarleton President James Hurley. “Add in the investment of the A&M System and the Legislature, and we must step up to make our world a better place.”
