Gwynedd Mercy University recently hosted the grand opening of the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic facility.

The $23.5 million project, made possible by a $10 million gift from the Maguire Foundation, opened to students this fall. The facility includes nine skills labs, 15 simulation rooms, and specialized learning environments. It also houses the Frances Cannata Stimmler ’66 and Joseph Stimmler Inspiration Station, a multifunctional space for large-scale simulations and a two-story collaborative atrium.

“For more than 70 years, GMercyU has distinguished itself as a leader in preparing healthcare professionals who combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion,” said Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD, president of GMercyU. “With the opening of the Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Center, we are extending that legacy and positioning our students to meet today’s workforce demands and shape tomorrow’s care.”