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VCU Greenlights $182M for New Dental School, West Grace Street Dorm

By Billy Briefman · September 14, 2026 · 2 min read read

Category: Health & Wellness

VCU Greenlights $182M for New Dental School, West Grace Street Dorm
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VCU’s West Grace Dorm, School of Dentistry Projects Roll Forward With $182M in Contract Approvals Virginia Commonwealth University approved $182 million in construction contracts to advance a new...

VCU’s West Grace Dorm, School of Dentistry Projects Roll Forward With $182M in Contract Approvals

Virginia Commonwealth University approved $182 million in construction contracts to advance a new West Grace Street dormitory and a modern School of Dentistry facility on the MCV campus, according to Richmond BizSense.

Originally reported by Richmond BizSense.

The university moves forward with two significant infrastructure developments following the approval of the construction contracts on Sept. 14, 2026. The projects include a residential hall in Richmond and a specialized medical facility, according to reporting from Richmond BizSense.

Expanding Student Housing on West Grace Street

The university plans to address housing needs through a new residential project located in the heart of the city. According to Richmond BizSense, the West Grace Street dormitory project represents a significant portion of the newly approved funding. This development aims to increase the university's capacity for on-campus living within the RVA community.

New Facilities for the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry will also undergo a transformation on the MCV campus. The approved contracts facilitate the construction of a new facility designed to modernize dental education and clinical services. According to Richmond BizSense, these upgrades will replace aging infrastructure and provide students with updated technology and learning spaces.

Project Timeline and Financial Scope

The $182 million total covers the primary contracts required to break ground and advance these two distinct campus additions. According to Richmond BizSense, the university continues to navigate its long-term master plan by prioritizing these high-density projects in the downtown and The Fan areas.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Richmond BizSense. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.