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UMW board hears update on potential medical school partnership with Mary Washington Health Care
Summary
Trustees were briefed on governance agreements, space assessments and legal work needed for a possible medical school with Mary Washington Health Care; university leaders said the budget and legislative work in Richmond remain unresolved and further engagement with legislators is planned.
Board members received an update on steps toward a potential medical school in partnership with Mary Washington Health Care and the work needed before a formal proposal is ready.
Provost Timothy O'Donnell and Dr. Christopher Newman (co‑chair) reported the university is conducting governance agreement work, assessing physical space needs and completing legal reviews required to advance next steps. They said the budget situation in Richmond is not finalized and the governor’s team is still working through related bills; university leaders and the president plan to continue meetings with legislators to secure necessary support.
The briefing did not include a board vote but identified key outstanding items: (1) definitive budget figures and legislative outcomes in the state budget process, (2) formal governance agreements between the university and Mary Washington Health Care, and (3) assessments of physical plant and accreditation requirements. Trustees were told those elements will guide whether and how a proposal is brought forward for formal board action.
Next steps: university leadership will continue legislative outreach and complete governance and legal work; any formal proposal or request for board approval will be scheduled when those items are resolved.
