Hot Off the Press: ASHS Chooses Builder for Demopolis Campus!

Get ready, Demopolis! The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) is officially on its way, and they've just tapped Birmingham-based Brasfield and Gorrie to construct their brand-new campus. If all goes according to plan, expect the doors to swing open in the fall of 2027!

Brasfield & Gorrie: A Familiar Face

Turns out, this isn't Brasfield & Gorrie's first rodeo building specialized high schools. They previously brought the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE) to life in Huntsville back in 2022. Talk about experience!

Why Brasfield & Gorrie?

Kirk Stephens, President of the ASHS Foundation Board, raves about the construction company's "impeccable reputation" for delivering top-notch work, on time, no matter what curveballs get thrown their way. Sounds like they're ready for the challenge!

Building More Than Just Buildings

Bill Steed, Vice President and Division Manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, is pumped to be involved. He believes ASHS will be a game-changer for healthcare education in Alabama. "We are grateful that so much of our work directly affects communities, and it’s easy to see how ASHS will extend our state’s healthcare education," Steed shared.

A Dream Team Takes Shape

Dr. James “Jimmy” Martin, ASHS’s first president and a seasoned educator, is equally thrilled. He highlighted Brasfield & Gorrie's impressive portfolio of educational projects and their knack for meeting deadlines.

Big Dreams, Big Funding

A massive $26.4 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies is fueling this project. ASHS is part of Bloomberg's network of high schools partnering with medical facilities, aiming to tackle the shortage of healthcare pros and create opportunities for underserved youth. Pretty cool, right? ASHS is unique as a "ground-up" project and one of only two focusing on rural medicine.

Sneak Peek in 2026!

Can't wait until 2027? ASHS will have a "soft opening" in the fall of 2026 on a mini-campus at the University of West Alabama (UWA). They'll kick things off with a freshman class of up to 100 students while the Demopolis campus is under construction. Stay tuned, ChumCity!