he official groundbreaking for Manchester University Fort Wayne’s $20 million expansion was June 16, 2023.

The expansion will add more than 32,000 square feet of space and state-of-the-art capabilities to Manchester’s Fort Wayne operations, strengthening Manchester’s commitment to its neighbors in northeast Indiana and expanding its educational opportunities in health careers that are in high demand. Key aspects of the expansion will include the creation of an interprofessional clinic, which will provide students and faculty with hands-on opportunities and experience serving a high-need population in the region.

New additions to the location include state-of-the-art physical therapy teaching labs, research and classroom spaces, nursing simulation and skills laboratory, and a variety of versatile collaboration areas for students. The University will replace the existing façade to include a new entrance and two-story addition. There also will be a significant bump-out on the back of the second floor faculty and staff suite and a new café and patio.

In September, the Manchester community celebrated a major milestone, commemorating the placement of the final structural beam and completion of the building’s expanded frame.

Fort Wayne Facilities and Safety Coordinator Philip Spann has kept students and colleagues informed on the progress of the expansion, sending out weekly updates and photos.