CHS Tours RHEB Construction

On Friday, May 15, members of the College of Health Sciences were invited to tour the new Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building (RHEB).

Expected to be finished in spring 2027, the RHEB is prominently located at the intersection of Huguelet and University Drives and will house portions of four colleges: Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Public Health. At more than 9 stories tall, this building will serve as a gateway to the medical campus, featuring vertical green terraces promoting wellness.

As the largest academic building in the history of UK at 509,000 square feet, the RHEB will be a canvas for dynamic learning, allowing us to adapt to evolving educational needs while maintaining accreditation standards.

Currently, 77% of the space is focused on education activities, including 25% devoted to classrooms and learning labs and 34% for simulation and experiential learning.

The RHEB is crucial for Kentucky as it addresses a significant shortage of health care professionals and combats health care deserts in 90% of our counties. This facility will enhance training capacity by 1,200 students, empowering them to tackle pressing health challenges and improve the overall well-being and economic stability of communities across the Commonwealth. 

photos by William Hieronymus/CHS