Central Methodist University and Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) announced a new partnership that will provide tuition discounts to GVMH employees and their dependents pursuing degrees in eligible fields. The collaboration was celebrated with a signing event on June 23, featuring Craig Thompson, CEO of GVMH, and Dr. Rita Gulstad, CMU provost.

Through this agreement, more than 1,000 GVMH employees and their dependents will have access to discounted tuition for a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs offered by CMU. This initiative supports GVMH’s continued commitment to employee development and workforce advancement, helping team members grow in their careers while remaining in the communities they serve, and furthers Central’s commitment to offering accessible, high-quality education.

“At Central Methodist University, we are committed to creating accessible pathways to higher education for working professionals,” said Gulstad. “Partnering with a respected organization like GVMH allows us to empower individuals to enhance their careers while making a meaningful difference in their communities.”

This opportunity supports GVMH’s mission to deliver exceptional healthcare with friendliness and compassion by developing a strong, educated workforce that meets the needs of the growing region.

“At GVMH, people are at the center of everything we do,” said Thompson. “By partnering with CMU, we are giving our staff the tools to pursue personal and professional growth while continuing to deliver world-class care right here at home.”

GVMH serves a broad area across west-central Missouri, and a partnership with CMU adds to the value GVMH offers to employees and its communities.

To learn more about Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare or available career opportunities, visit gvmh.org or follow @choosegvmh on social media.

For details about academic programs, online degrees and opportunities at Central Methodist University, go to centralmethodist.edu or connect on social media at @centralmethodist.