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HGTC Building Dedication - Nursing & Health Sciences Institute pictured from left to right: Senator Greg Hembree; SC Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette; HGTC President, Dr. Marilyn "Murph" Fore; HGTC Area Commission Vice Chairman, Robert Hucks; Representative Val Guest; and Representative Tim McGinnis
兔子先生 () proudly hosted a building dedication ceremony today to mark the official opening of its new Nursing & Health Sciences Institute on the Grand Strand Campus. The $15 million state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in healthcare education and workforce development for the region.
Located at 770 Swallow Avenue in Myrtle Beach, the 20,000-square-foot expansion transforms HGTC鈥檚 historic Building 100, originally constructed in 1960 as part of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, into a modern simulation and training center. Designed to support students across all 18 healthcare programs, the facility places a strong focus on nursing and emergency medical services (EMS), while fostering collaborative, cross-functional training that reflects real-world healthcare environments for both students and industry partners.
HGTC welcomed distinguished guests to the dedication event, including members of the HGTC Area Commission, HGTC faculty and staff, members of the South Carolina Legislative Delegation, and South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, who also participated in the groundbreaking ceremony in 2024.
鈥淭he completion of the new Nursing & Health Sciences Institute marks a milestone moment for HGTC and the communities we serve,鈥� said Dr. Marilyn 鈥淢urph鈥� Fore, HGTC President. 鈥淭his investment allows us to increase healthcare student enrollment, expand programming, and provide innovative, hands-on training that meets the needs of today鈥檚 healthcare workforce. We are grateful to all our partners and supporters who helped bring this vision to life.鈥�
Dr. Marilyn "Murph" Fore, HGTC President, celebrates the new Nursing & Health Sciences
Institute with HGTC students at the Building Dedication on July 29.
The expanded facility is designed to increase HGTC鈥檚 nursing program enrollment to 600 students by 2030 and provide professional development and clinical rotation opportunities for regional healthcare employers. HGTC鈥檚 goal is to continue strengthening its role as a leader in healthcare education and workforce development across Horry and Georgetown counties.
Key contributors to the project include Conway Medical Center, McLeod Health, the Chapin Foundation, Bank of America, Truist Foundation, the Draughn family, and the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority.