Manchester University representatives were recently joined by elected officials and regional business leaders as they officially broke ground on a $20 million expansion at Manchester University Fort Wayne. Photo provided by Manchester University.

News Release

Fort Wayne — Manchester University representatives were recently joined by elected officials and regional business leaders as they officially broke ground on a $20 million expansion at Manchester University Fort Wayne, 10627 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne.

The expansion will strengthen Manchester’s commitment to its neighbors in northeast Indiana and expand its educational opportunities in health careers that are in high demand, such as physical therapy and nursing, as well as enhance its role as a health science hub in Fort Wayne, Allen County and throughout northeast Indiana.

The expansion will feature a pro bono physical therapy clinic focusing on amputees, providing students and faculty with hands-on opportunities to serve a high-need population in the region.

Other new additions include a state-of-the-art lab, 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 facing Diebold Road to include a new entrance and two-story addition. There also will be a significant bump-out on the back of the existing nursing suite and a new café and patio.

The expansion and some recent renovation incorporate education upgrades for current programs: Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

(Editor’s Note: This information was provided by Manchester University.)