Washington University’s School of Medicine has bought nearly 8 acres housing the former Universal Printing Co. office and warehouse buildings near the southeast corner of Kingshighway and Manchester Avenue.

The medical school bought the site from Swan Properties LLC, registered to Bob Ebel, who was CEO of Universal Printing until its sale early last year to Kansas City-based Henry Wurst Inc.

David Schlafly of the Schlafly Corp. represented Swan Properties in the deal that closed Friday. A purchase price was not disclosed. The property was listed for $6.95 million on Schlafly’s website.

Washington University plans to use the buildings for offices to free up “mission critical space” on the medical campus just to the north, said Joni Westerhouse, associate dean for medical public affairs.

“Firm plans are still being considered” she said about the future of the industrial real estate in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood.

Universal Printing laid off about 100 people after its 2017 sale, keeping just a small team to run its local sales and customer service office.