The University of Texas at Austin has scheduled renovations for its School of Nursing to take place this summer. The 1970s-era building houses old classrooms and outdated technologies that fail to match the nursing school’s reputation for advanced academics and cutting-edge research. With funding for the $3.3 million project now in place, UT Austin is ready to begin renovations.

Rob Bacchus, director of development for the School of Nursing, tells DailyTexanOnline.com, “This renovation will allow for more dynamic and flexible group work.” Inefficient and outdated learning spaces and technologies hinder students and teachers from learning and teaching at their full capability, which led the school to begin its plan for upgrading in 2014. Last December, the St. David’s Foundation awarded a $950,000 grant which set the project in motion for this summer.

Alexa Stuifbergen, dean of the School of Nursing, says, “With this grant, we intend to update classrooms so that the latest innovative teaching techniques can be used and students can participate in active learning and team-building activities.” Classrooms are expected to be ready for the fall semester, leading to better student performance and satisfaction.

To learn more about UT Austin’s new School of Nursing renovations, visit here.

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