University of Wyoming

The University of Dubuque is officially moving forward with the required approvals and programmatic accreditation process to open a four-year medical school. In recognition of a $60 million gift from John (DHL'17) and Alice (DHL'17) Butler - one of the largest donations to UD in its 172-year history - the new college will be named after the Butler family.

The proposed John and Alice Butler College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Dubuque will bring needed support to the physician workforce as well as provide an economic benefit to the region.

"In communities like ours, whether that's in Dubuque, in our region, in Iowa, or along the rural-urban divide in the U.S., there is a continuing shortage of physicians. This dramatically impacts access to adequate care, which significantly affects healthcare and health outcomes. In order for us to change this trajectory, we must educate, prepare, and equip more physicians. By establishing a medical school in the Tri-State, the University of Dubuque will be able to serve our community and deliver on our Mission," said Travis Frampton, PhD, president of the University of Dubuque.