Kentucky university using $25M gift for new dental school

The University of Pikeville (Ky.) was given $25 million to establish a dental school, CBS affiliate WYMT reported May 7.

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By: Ariana Portalatin

The gift, given by an anonymous donor, is the largest single donation the school has received in its 133-year history. 

The new College of Dentistry will increase access to dental services in the Appalachian region.

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