UWS Happenings for accomplishing this historic move in the midst of challenging circumstances. This campus relocation enhances opportunities for collaboration with other institutions and community partners and fosters a healthy and sustainable center for generations.” The impressive new facility offers innovative and versatile spaces, featuring hands-on laboratories, expanded meeting spaces, dedicated study settings, and dynamic work areas for faculty and staff. The campus features an advanced health care facility designed to fulfill patient needs and provide exceptional opportunities for clinical training.
UWS Officially Completed Relocation in Spring 2020 In April 2020, UWS completed its campus relocation to its new Portland home at 8000 NE Tillamook St. The new campus includes a 150,000-square-foot building constructed in 2006 that formerly housed the corporate headquarters of Banfield Pet Hospital.
“University of Western States has created a unique opportunity to meaningfully engage members of our neighborhood as we serve the community,” said Dr. Brimhall. “We are excited to remain in Northeast Portland and look forward to physically moving into our campus and serving students for another 116 years!”
“As an institution of higher learning that has been in Portland since its inception in 1904, we are celebrating this relocation and our commitment to the community,” said Joseph Brimhall, DC president and CEO. “Despite the global pandemic, we succeeded in meeting our timeline and completing this complex relocation. I am proud of our team 6
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