The tech world is evolving at breakneck speeds, and the University of Utah is stepping up its game. The U recently broke ground on the John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering Building, marking a significant leap forward in educating future tech leaders.
This new facility isn’t just about expanding space—it’s about creating an environment where the next generation of computer scientists and engineers can thrive. With cutting-edge resources at their fingertips, students will be better equipped to tackle the challenges of our rapidly evolving digital world.
The facility will be the new home of the Kahlert School of Computing and its programs in artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, and others. And it will allow the College of Engineering to increase student capacity by over 500 annually.
“In the realm of computer science, there exists an intense, worldwide competition for talent. To attract and retain the best and brightest at the University of Utah, we must provide them with a world-class environment,” says John Price BS’56.
Gov. Spencer Cox noted the building’s significance for the university’s enrollment, research, and reputation, as well as Utah’s economy. Since 2020, the state’s engineering and computer science workforce has generated 238,400 jobs and $19.1 billion in earnings. The U already graduates half of all computer science students in the Utah System of Higher Education. “This powerful collaboration among state and industry leaders along with our dedicated alumni and friends will provide a modern, high-tech environment for the leaders and innovators of tomorrow,” adds President Taylor Randall HBA’90.
Located near the Warnock Engineering Building, the facility’s construction is funded by private donations and $118 million in state appropriations.
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