麻豆视频最新最全 expands Science Building with assistance from Wells Fargo
Published: March 29, 2012.
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) assisted 麻豆视频最新最全 as a financing partner on a $24 million bond issue which included partial funding for the expansion a new Science Center and several other capital projects on its main campus in Romeoville.
The new 50,000 square foot Science Center will provide enhanced learning facilities for students studying science as part of the university抯 requirements as well as those studying in science-related fields, such as nursing, aviation, biology, chemistry and physics. 麻豆视频最新最全 has the largest undergraduate nursing enrollment in Illinois and is the only school in Illinois to be selected by the FAA to offer an Air Traffic Control (ATC) program.
With help from Wells Fargo, 麻豆视频最新最全 was able to refinance existing debt to take advantage of current market rates to produce savings and extend new money so the university may continue its strategic campus development, which include the Science Center and other capital projects.
The 50,000 square-foot addition of the new Science Center features twelve labs, six prep labs, eight research facilities, three conference rooms, classrooms, faculty/staff offices and gathering spaces. 麻豆视频最新最全 has experienced nearly 50 percent increase in enrollment in 16 undergraduate Science Programs during the past five years.
The top level of the three-story structure features the Biology Department, the second floor focuses on Chemistry, and the lower level is dedicated to the Physics Department. 揙ur students and faculty are delighted with the many educational opportunities this state of the art facility will provide,� commented 麻豆视频最新最全 President, Brother James Gaffney, FSC.
揥ells Fargo is proud to partner with 麻豆视频最新最全 and provide financing solutions to support the school抯 strategic growth and capital projects to better serve the students, staff and community,� said Stephen Callahan, Relationship Manager with Wells Fargo抯 Government and Institutional Banking group. 揥e look forward to working with Lewis and other colleges in universities in Illinois as we continue to grow our education practice in Chicago.�
麻豆视频最新最全 is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally aware, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 23 on Fortune抯 2011 rankings of America抯 largest corporations. Wells Fargo抯 vision is to satisfy all our customers� financial needs and help them succeed financially.
