School of Health Professions Building Renovations Set for Completion by End of Summer 2025

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) proudly announces a transformative $2 million renovation to its School of Health Professions Building, a project designed to enrich the academic experience and prepare students to become skilled, compassionate healthcare leaders grounded in Franciscan values.

Scheduled for completion in Fall 2025, the revitalized facility represents an important step forward in the university’s mission to educate and form Franciscan servant leaders. The renovation unites multiple health disciplines under one roof, fostering an environment that reflects the interdisciplinary collaboration essential to today’s healthcare systems.

“This renovation embodies our vision of forming integrated thinkers and servant leaders,” said Dean Thompson. “We are creating a space where education, innovation, and faith come together to prepare students for meaningful, team-based service in healthcare.”

Key Upgrades That Define the Future of Healthcare Education

The newly renovated Health Professions Building will feature:

• Flexible, student-centered classrooms that support cross-discipline learning.
• Cutting-edge laboratories and rehab gym with the latest technology for hands-on clinical training in multiple healthcare disciplines.
• A Research and Innovation Laboratory, equipped with motion analysis and performance tools to advance discovery and best practices in care.
• Collaborative study areas and reflective common spaces, designed to cultivate community, support, and servant leadership among students of all backgrounds.

These enhancements ensure that FranU remains at the forefront of health professions education—developing professionals of skill, heart, and purpose.

Impacting the FranU Community

The renovation will enrich the learning environment for both students and faculty by:

• Expanding capacity for hands-on, real-world training.
• Creating new opportunities for research, scholarship, and innovation.
• Supporting a stronger sense of community through shared learning and reflection spaces.
• Reinforcing FranU’s commitment to forming health professionals who lead with compassion, integrity, and collaboration.

A Collaborative Vision

The design and functionality of the renovation were shaped through input from program directors and faculty across the School of Health Professions. Their insight ensured that the upgraded space serves not only the unique needs of each discipline, but also promotes holistic, team-based learning in alignment with FranU’s mission.

Celebrating a New Era

As completion approaches in Fall 2025, FranU will host a special event with tours of the facility to celebrate this milestone with students, alumni, faculty, healthcare partners, and the broader Baton Rouge community.