For this post, I am referencing THIS ARTICLE from the Greeley Tribune.
Here’s my Five Bullet Brief of the article:
- State funding has been approved for the University of Northern Colorado’s osteopathic medical college.
- This bill amounts to $247 million, with $127 million being allocated for the construction of a new academic building for the medical college.
- The goal of the college is to address Colorado’s projected physician shortages by graduating 150 students annually.
- Additional funds from the bill will be channeled to significant projects at three other institutions including Colorado State University’s veterinary school, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s health institute, and Trinidad State College.
- The first batch of students is anticipated to commence studies at the medical college in 2026.
My take…
This is monumental for Greeley and Weld County. A medical school attracts individuals and industry that will impact the entire region. It fortifies and diversifies our economy. I cannot understate how huge this is for the people of Greeley and Weld County.
In my time as a County Commissioner, I have come to know UNC’s President Andy Feinstein reasonably well. He makes it a point to have breakfast with me once a month. I have come to know and respect him as a man of character and integrity. He has UNC, Greeley, and Weld County at his heart and fights for the betterment of these institutions.
He will (somewhat) rightly defer praise to his staff for making this med school happen. Make no mistake, this is happening because of the determination, vision, and character of Andy Feinstein. It is a pleasure to know him and count him as a friend.
Congrats President Feinstein! Well done! Good for Andy, better for Greeley, best for all of Northern Colorado!
