The Palmer Florida principle of forging ahead with an open mind is embedded in the new building itself: 10,000 square feet have been reserved for future growth, whatever shape it might take.
![Rendering of Palmer Florida's new building](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/florida-building-rendering.jpg)
Founded 124 years ago by D.D. Palmer, Palmer College of Chiropractic is the oldest and most-respected chiropractic college in the world.
![two students walking under the David D. Palmer Learning Commons arches.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/learning-commons-arches.jpg)
As the 125th anniversary approaches, Palmer College will dedicate new multi-million-dollar spaces this Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 11:45 a.m. on its main campus in Davenport.
![Large open room with staircase and chairs](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/learning-commons-stairs.jpg)
When all is said and done, more than $35 million in projects will be completed, including the R. Richard Bittner Athletic & Recreation Center, Trevor V. Ireland Student Clinic, and the Bruce & Bethel Hagen Student Union in the Quad Cities.
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In 2022, Palmer Florida will celebrate 20 years in Port Orange, Florida, as well as a fourth academic building that will help the college meet the demands of rising student enrollment. More than 800 students are currently enrolled at Palmer Florida.
![Four people in hardhats with shovels at the site of the new Palmer Florida building.](https://www.palmer.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/palmer-florida-new-building-thumbnail.jpg)