Enlarged laboratory facilities and new equipment are essential to the growth of Union’s science program. The success of the university’s science program has been built upon the quality of instruction and research. Through corporate gifts, funded scientific research is completed each year at Union. This research allows Union students to make valuable contributions to partner corporations and furthers Union’s reputation in the national scientific community. Additional research space will increase opportunities for expansion of funded research in the future.

In addition to providing space for growing programs in the natural sciences (biology and chemistry), the science building will also house growing programs in physics, mathematics and computer science. The facility, to be located on the West Campus, will be constructed to allow for the addition and expansion of new programs, such as the creation of an engineering degree which will respond to growing needs in the Jackson community and West Tennessee.

Union will continue the process of improving the learning environment in the science area by constructing modern classrooms that promote professor and student interaction and purchasing additional key pieces of scientific equipment.

Union firmly believes that an investment in science is an investment in the future for everyone. Through a generous lead gift of Union Trustee Roy L.White, the effort to provide such a facility has been launched. Now the support of additional friends is essential in our endeavor to provide excellent preparation for leaders entering scientific fields.

"I have never doubted the call to teach, I love it because I am investing in students and the opportunity to see students realize their dreams is a great reward."

Dr. Charles Baldwin
O.P. and Evalyn Hammons University Professor of Pre-Medical Studies