Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine purchased the land last week that will become its Dublin regional extension branch.
OU-HCOM spent $11 million, to be taken out as debt, on land located at 7001-03 Post Rd. in Dublin, Ohio, according to a news release.
"We are excited to see this extension campus bring new jobs and future new doctors to the region,” said Marsha Grigsby, Dublin city manager, in the release. “In addition, the possibility of future, related bioscience and medical research facilities fits perfectly with our research and development corridor initiatives and City Council's goal to create a 21st-century learning environment."
The 14.8 acres that will house the Dublin branch includes three buildings that will be used to open the college to 50 students by 2014.
The city of Dublin also gave the university 46 additional acres that surround OU’s property — a donation that is valued at $4.6 million, according to the release.
"On behalf of Ohio University, I thank the city of Dublin, its city council and city manager for this extraordinary gift,” said OU President Roderick McDavis in the news release. “This contribution will pay dividends to the health of our communities for decades to come. This is an important day in the history of Ohio University and Dublin."
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