Wednesday, October 27, 2021

USA Foundation approves $30 million for College of Medicine renovation and expansion

The USA Foundation Board has approved $30 million to the University of South Alabama for the renovation and expansion of the College of Medicine.

“We are extremely grateful to the USA Foundation for its commitment to the future of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine,” said John Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine. “This $30 million, combined with the $50 million in funding provided by Gov. Kay Ivey and the state of Alabama, will allow us to construct a world-class facility that matches the quality of education provided by our faculty and the discoveries made by our researchers.”

“All of us at the University of South Alabama are thankful to the USA Foundation for this generous support,” said John Smith, interim president of the University of South Alabama. “This support, and that of Gov. Ivey and the state of Alabama, are investments in the well-being of all Alabamians.”