MMI dining hall ribbon cutting

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A ribbon cutting was held for Marion Military Institute's (MMI) new dining facility with Gov. Kay Ivey present on Friday, April 26. 

The facility is a 17,330-square-foot building seating 500 people and featuring a a special event space, a private dining area and a "state of the art" new kitchen. 

The $10 million project marks the first new construction at MMI in 30 years. 

"The majority of the funding was provided by a Public School and College Authority (PSCA) Bond, along with additional funding from the Alabama Community College Systems and the Marion Military Institute Foundation," said a press release from Ivey's Office.

"Additionally, a new Math and Science Facility is slated for construction on campus in the near future."

Ivey was joined by MMI President David Mollahan, Alabama Community College System Vice Chancellor for Instruction and Research Development Dr. Chris Cox, among others.

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