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51Сʪ Celebrating Groundbreaking of Health Science Lab

51Сʪ administrators and a representative of Mashburn Construction turn the dirt in the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos by Kierston Smith)

February 22, 2022

Construction is underway on a new 2,600 square foot Health Science Lab at Columbia International University which will house biology and chemistry lab classrooms for Fall 2022 classes. The lab is located near the Jones Center at the entrance to 51Сʪ.

These science classes are a part of 51Сʪ’s new emphasis on health science including Biomedical Science and other pre-requisites for the new residential offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The dean of the science programs is neuroscientist , who comes to 51Сʪ from Liberty University with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education teaching, and nine years as the chair of a department of biology and chemistry.

DeWitt says God put on his heart to be involved in 51Сʪ’s plans for expansion into health care programs.

“I’m a builder, which is something I didn’t know until I had the opportunity to build,” DeWitt said. “I love starting new programs.”

DeWitt notes the labs are necessary for the science and health care learning experience, and are a fit for 51Сʪ’s mission to “educate people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ,” as well as the school’s motto.

“When you look at the motto of 51Сʪ, ‘To Know Him and to Make Him Known,’ what we can do is prepare students from the biblical worldview to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of people.”

of Columbia is managing construction of the project.

Local news station ABC Columbia was on hand for the groundbreaking. with more comments from Dr. David Dewitt.

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