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Palm Beach State College names Dental and Health Innovation building for alumni Julie and John Kime
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Palm Beach State College named its new Dental and Health Innovation building at the
Dennis P. Gallon Campus in Loxahatchee Groves in honor of alumni Julie and John Kime,
recognizing their decades of generosity and support of the college.
The Kimes are among PBSC’s most generous donors and have long supported student scholarships
and other opportunities. Their legacy is already evident on the Loxahatchee Groves
campus through the Julie and John Kime Library Learning Resource Center, which opened
in 2022 and serves as a hub for studying, collaboration and student success.
After long and successful careers in the insurance industry, the Kimes have continued
to invest in their community and in the next generation of PBSC students. Julie Kime,
a PBSC alumna, has also helped expand access through the Julie Kime Hispanic Women
Scholarship, which has opened doors for students pursuing their education.
“Julie and John have been steadfast friends of Palm Beach State College, and their
support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our institution,” said PBSC President
Ava L. Parker, J.D. “Their commitment reflects what we value most at PBSC: when you
invest in students, you invest in the future of our entire community.”
For Julie Kime, the naming carries deep personal meaning. “Standing on this campus
means more to me than I can say. This is where my journey truly began,” she said.
“John and I believe that every student deserves a chance — a chance to learn, a chance
to grow and a chance to dream.”
Kime said Palm Beach State gave her and her husband the foundation for successful
careers and inspired them to give back through scholarships and community support.
The four-story, 83,954-square-foot building will expand healthcare education and increase
access to affordable dental care in Palm Beach County’s fast-growing western communities.
The facility includes virtual reality labs and the Anatomage Table, a 3D anatomy visualization
system, helping prepare students for careers in dental hygiene, surgical technology
and other high-demand health care fields.
PBSC also said the building will continue its community service mission through the
on-site modern dental training and treatment center, which is open to the public.
“The Dental and Health Innovation building positions PBSC as the cornerstone for healthcare
education in our region,” Parker said. “It’s more than just a building — it’s a commitment
to opportunity and the well-being of our county.”
The Julie and John Kime Dental and Health Innovation building will serve students,
patients and the community for years to come.
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