Lexington foundation gives Midway U. $2M grant for library
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MIDWAY, Ky. Midway University has been awarded a $2 million grant from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation in support of the Universitys latest project design and construction of a new, state-of-the-art library building.We are thankful to the Brown Charitable Foundation for their gift, and most importantly, their belief in our mission and this project, said Dr. John P. Marsden, president of Midway University. With our eight consecutive years of enrollment growth, we have been moving at a fast pace to address facility needs to meet student demand.In 2023, Midway University completed phase one of a three-phase project to address its housing shortage and work to build a new library. Phase one was the renovation of the existing librarys second floor to add 43 new beds as a short-term response. The total project cost is estimated at $9 million, with half of the funds having already been secured, including the Brown Charitable Foundations grant.The James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundations purpose is to make grants to charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational organizations primarily to support education, needy youth, or community projects. This gift will have a direct impact on our entire student body and help us set a strong foundation for our future.We are very excited to be partnering with Midway University in furthering their mission, said Joni Douglas, Director and Board Chair of the James A. and Martha R. Brown Foundation.