Built to Make a Difference

The next generation of changemakers at the U has a new place to call home—a six-story residence hall designed to house students alongside organizations working to tackle some of society’s toughest problems. The 284,808-square-foot Impact & Prosperity Epicenter houses nearly 800 students as well as two David Eccles School of Business global impact organizations: the Sorenson Impact Institute and the Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity. The building features a central gathering space, a full-service café, study rooms, and more.

Anchor gifts from Jim (BS’75) and Krista (MBA’20) Sorenson and Bob (BA’76) and Lynette (honorary Doctor of Humane Letters 2016) Gay made it possible. Housing includes four- and eight-bedroom apartments, end-cap communities (premium corner rooms with a view), and single/double rooms, all with kitchens, laundry facilities, and high-speed Internet.

The Forum, a central gathering space, hosts more than 30 events each semester, including unique programming such as speaker series, film screenings, workshops, and career fairs—not to mention chance encounters that spark big ideas.

Themed communities—Impact Capital, Global Health, Health Innovation, and Interfaith—offer students experiential learning opportunities and scholarship opportunities. Not just a traditional residence hall, the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter functions as a living-learning community built to address some of the world’s greatest challenges.