Lincoln University of Missouri marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Health & Security Sciences Institute on Oct. 3. The event, which took place at 709 E Dunklin Street, heralds a new era in training for healthcare and crisis response professionals in Missouri and the Midwest.
The ambitious project will feature a 40,000-square-foot facility designed to expand Lincoln’s nursing program and enhance the Law Enforcement Training Academy. This educational hub aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in healthcare and security fields, directly responding to the needs of local and state communities.
During the ceremony, Lincoln University President Dr. John Moseley highlighted the institute’s role in fostering a workforce capable of effectively addressing public health crises and promoting community safety. “This building is going to house an emergency operation training center that we believe will be one of a few that is on a college campus in America. We think that agencies throughout the Midwest can come here to prepare for disasters because. Oftentimes, they don’t find themselves in an emergency operation center until there is an emergency,” Moseley said during the ceremony.
Also present were Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman, Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater, and Student Government Association President Jillian Patton, who echoed the president’s sentiments regarding the HSSI’s importance.
The HSSI is envisioned as a collaborative space for students, faculty, and local, state, and regional agencies in disciplines such as nursing, health sciences, pre-med, and security sciences. Its mission focuses on serving underserved populations and enhancing community responsiveness.
As construction for the $45.4 million project progresses, Lincoln University’s HSSI is set to become a vital resource, fostering the next generation of healthcare and security professionals dedicated to improving the well-being of communities throughout the region.
