University of the Ozarks Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center

Clarksville,
AR
(2021)

University of the Ozarks Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center

Finances the renovation and expansion of the Science Center at University of Ozarks

Investment

NMTC Amount: $19,000,000
Total Project Cost: $19,718,339

IMPACT

21 FTE jobs
82 construction jobs
Provides educational opportunities to almost 800 students, of which over 50% are low income.
18,000 sq. ft. of real estate

CDEs

Heartland Renaissance Fund, Southern Bancorp

Investor

US Bank

Project Description

Expansion and rehabilitation of a science facility at a local college. The brand new state-of-the art research grade facility features larger classrooms, labs fitted with critical safety upgrades and dedicated research areas. It will connect to a newly constructed 18,000 sq. ft. ; west wing, housing research laboratories and classrooms and faculty office areas designed to enhance student-faculty interaction and learning.

MAP

Address: 415 North College Avenue, Clarksville, AR 72830

Census Tract: 5071951900

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