PBSC names Dental and Health Innovation building after Julie and John Kime

Julie and John Kime. [Photo by Palm Beach State College]

Palm Beach State College has named its new Dental and Health Innovation building at the Dennis P. Gallon Campus in Loxahatchee Groves in honor of alumni and philanthropists Julie and John Kime.

The Kimes are among PBSC’s most generous donors, supporting scholarships, student programs and campus initiatives.

In 2022, the college opened the Julie and John Kime Library Learning Resource Center on the Loxahatchee Groves campus, which serves as a gathering place for studying, collaboration and academic support.

Now, their legacy is expanding once again with the naming of one of the campus’s most significant new facilities.

“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. “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, a Palm Beach State alumna, the recognition is deeply personal.

“Standing on this campus means more to me than I can say. This is where my journey truly began,” Kime said. “John and I believe that every student deserves a chance — a chance to learn, a chance to grow and a chance to dream.”

After building successful careers in the insurance industry, the Kimes have focused much of their philanthropy on education and community support. In addition to their campus contributions, Julie Kime established the Julie Kime Hispanic Women Scholarship.

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The newly named Julie and John Kime Dental and Health Innovation building is a four-story, 83,954-square-foot facility designed to expand healthcare education opportunities while increasing access to affordable dental services for local residents.

Inside, students will train using advanced technology, including virtual reality laboratories and the Anatomage Table, a sophisticated 3D anatomy visualization system that provides an interactive approach to learning human anatomy.

The building will support programs in dental hygiene, surgical technology and other in-demand healthcare fields.

The facility will also serve the broader community through an on-site dental training and treatment center that is open to the public, allowing students to gain hands-on experience while helping expand access to care.

“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.”

To learn more, visit Palm Beach State College.