New health campus coming to Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. — A major investment in health care education is on the way to southern Kentucky, as Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College moves forward with plans for a new Glasgow Health Campus.
College leaders announced the purchase of land for the new facility, which will be built just off the Cumberland Parkway near Veterans Outer Loop. The project is backed by state funding and is aimed at replacing aging infrastructure while creating a more modern, sustainable space for training future health care workers.
Officials say the new campus represents a significant step toward strengthening the region’s workforce, particularly as demand for trained medical professionals continues to grow.
“We are very excited about the new building that we are being able to build here in Glasgow,” said Angie Harlan, dean of Nursing and Glasgow Campus director. “It’s going to give us an opportunity to grow our nursing program… and allow us to expand into additional programs that meet the needs of our local health care facilities.”
The current Glasgow Health Campus has served students for decades, but leaders say it no longer meets the needs of modern health care education. With a growing nursing shortage across Kentucky, the new facility is expected to increase enrollment and expand program offerings.
Harlan says local hospitals and long-term care facilities are constantly seeking more nurses, and the new campus will help meet that demand.
“This building will allow us to increase our enrollment of nurses,” Harlan said. “Right now, our registered nursing program accepts students every other year. With the new facility, we’ll be able to accept students every year and graduate more nurses to serve this area.”
The expansion will also bring updated technology, additional classroom space, and advanced simulation equipment designed to better prepare students for real-world medical settings.
College leaders say they evaluated nearly a dozen potential sites across Barren County before selecting the final location, prioritizing accessibility and long-term growth.
Beyond increasing capacity, the college says the project is an investment in both students and the broader community.
“It’s not really just a building,” Harlan said. “We’re investing in our students, our college, and the health care workforce across this region.”
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Glasgow Health Campus is scheduled for April 30, with more details on construction timelines expected as the project moves forward.
