This award provides funding to Gaston College to support expanded Health Sciences programs, including a new 80,000-square-foot facility expected to open in spring 2028. The college has received $60 million in State funding for the project. The new facility and renovation of existing space on the campus will expand the college’s health sciences programs. The expansion is expected to increase annual graduates in the ADN, LPN, and Surgical Technology programs by 40 students, with additional growth across other health sciences programs. The project will incorporate immersive technology to provide interactive, multisensory learning environments. Golden LEAF funds will be used for the purchase, installation, and commissioning of the equipment for the immersive simulation labs that are not covered by the State funding.
