BU medical school art

Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine

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Belmont University officials announced Monday a $2.15 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to support the future Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine.

According to a release, the grant will fund the implementation of the Kern Initiative, to be co-led by the newly named BU Vice President for Transformative Innovation, Character and Purpose Dr. Amy Crook, along with a to-be-selected faculty leader within the future medical college. The grant runs through May 2024.