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Holy Family University Receives $1.5 Million for Groundbreaking Expansion at Newtown West Campus

Check presentation for Newtown West expansion
Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero (left) and Representative Perry Warren (right) present Dr. Anne Prisco, president of Holy Family University (center) with a check of $1,524,800 to fund the University’s expansion at its Newtown West Campus.

Pennsylvania State Senator Steve Santarsiero of the 10th Senatorial District and Representative Perry Warren of the 31st House of Representatives District presented Dr. Anne Prisco, president of Holy Family University, with a check for $1,524,800 to support an innovative expansion at the University’s Newtown West campus.

Funding from the two grants will help facilitate the launch of a new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. The expansion will include a hospital-style simulation corridor for the University’s Nursing program, Biotechnology labs, a Business Entrepreneurship Center, and AI and Cyber Security programs. The funding will be used for building construction, roof work, technology upgrades, and surface paving.

“Holy Family University's Newtown West project is a visionary expansion that will create game-changing opportunities for our students and bring more innovation and growth to the greater Bucks County community,” Dr. Prisco said. “This vital funding is bringing together groundbreaking programs in biotechnology, AI and cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship, providing our graduates with marketable skills for careers that are in high demand throughout the region. Thank you to State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and Rep. Perry Warren for their support of a cutting-edge educational experience for Holy Family students.”

Holy Family received funding for the Newtown West expansion through two Pennsylvania grant programs. The University was awarded $1,324,800 through the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and $200,000 through the State’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account program.

Sen. Santarsiero and Rep. Warren praised Holy Family’s commitment toward investing in high-demand programs for its students in Bucks County as well as for the positive economic impact the University has had on the region.

“The expansion of the Holy Family campus in Newtown will provide additional space to offer quality education for its students, as well as an opportunity to expand the biotech incubator footprint across our county,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “Cross-collaborative projects like this will continue to grow our region as a biotech destination while exposing students to cutting-edge fields and opportunities.”

“We are fortunate to have the Holy Family campus in and serving our community, and this state grant helps fund a project that will benefit Holy Family students and our local economic development organizations,” Rep. Warren said.