Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are expanding their collaboration with the naming of the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility in Oxford, Ohio, underscoring a growing alliance that links advanced health care education with cutting-edge research in quantum computing.
The 165,000-square-foot facility, constructed in 2023, houses clinics, classrooms, and simulation labs, serving more than 1,300 students across health-related disciplines. Miami trustees approved the sponsorship and naming agreement earlier this month, marking a visible step in the institutions’ broader effort to prepare the next generation of health care professionals.
“We are thrilled to continue to grow our partnership with Cleveland Clinic and to honor the innovative collaboration in this way on our campus,” said Ande Durojaiye, Miami’s vice president of strategy and partnerships. He described the facility as part of an urban bridge between Oxford and Northeast Ohio that expands opportunities for students and strengthens Ohio’s health care workforce.
The building hosts several academic programs alongside clinics providing direct services, including Health Services, Student Counseling Service, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic. It also houses Miami’s Office of Student Wellness, which offers preventative and educational resources aimed at holistic well-being.
For Cleveland Clinic, the collaboration extends beyond health education into emerging technology. “Through our educational partnership with Miami University, we are creating a dynamic ecosystem to attract, develop, and retain top talent, driving advancements in quantum innovation and health care,” said Dr. Serpil Erzurum, the Clinic’s chief research and academic officer.
The expanded partnership builds on announcements earlier this year. In January, Miami and Cleveland Clinic launched Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing. The effort is designed to link computing expertise with biomedical research, positioning the state as a leader in both health care and high-performance technology.
In July, the state of Ohio awarded Miami $7 million to establish the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization, a joint initiative with Cleveland Clinic. The institute will focus on workforce development, research, and commercialization, and will be accessible to higher education institutions across the state.
The latest move—the naming of the Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness facility—symbolizes how the partnership is moving on parallel tracks: meeting urgent workforce demands in health care while also investing in the next frontier of biomedical innovation. A celebration of the new facility name is planned for October.
