Vincennes University Opens Center for Health Sciences and Learning Innovation

Vincennes University celebrated the opening of the $33.9 million Center for Health Sciences and Learning Innovation in January of 2026 in Vincennes, Ind. As the new home for the College of Health Sciences and Human Performance, the 72,000-sf structure provides ultramodern classrooms and teaching labs for programs in nursing and allied health professions. Shared instructional venues for active learning are complemented by collaborative lounges, breakout spaces, and study areas. Featuring clinical simulation suites equipped with advanced technologies, the two-story facility enables the next generation of caregivers to engage in immersive training in real-world settings. The Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ) is housed in the building, which also accommodates offices for faculty, staff, and administration.

Emphasizing accessibility, this vibrant campus destination includes numerous outdoor terraces and is framed by a welcoming plaza. Abundant glazing offers inspiring views and maximizes the penetration of natural light to interior spaces. Funded by the state of Indiana, the project significantly expands the university’s capacity to meet growing workforce needs as the population ages, supporting healthcare systems throughout the region and beyond.

Gibraltar Design was the architect for the development with Lynch, Harrison & Brumleve as structural engineer and Heinz Associates as mechanical engineer. Construction manager Empire Contractors broke ground on the center in February of 2024.