The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to move forward with several facilities projects that will improve student outcomes, create state-of-the art research space, and increase health care access for Iowans, including patients with the most complex cases.

The Board of Regents will vote on the requests at the April 19 meeting. The projects are part of the university’s 10-year facilities master plan and, if approved, construction could begin as early as May.

“New buildings and extensive remodeling of existing structures on both the east and west sides of campus will advance the success of our teaching, research, and health care missions,” says Rod Lehnertz, senior vice president for finance and operations. “It’s an exciting time as projects that are part of our 10-year facilities master plan begin to take shape.”