It’s an exciting time to join the Price College of Engineering.
On May 16th, we celebrated a significant milestone: the groundbreaking of the new John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering building, made possible by generous contributions from the John and Marcia Price family, along with many of our dedicated alumni and friends. The event was attended by our Engineering National Advisory Council, faculty, students, and staff. Speeches were delivered by John Price, University Trustee Steve Price, Heather Kahlert of the Kahlert Foundation, Governor Spencer Cox, former governor Michael Leavitt, President of the Utah Senate Stuart Adams, former Speaker of the House Brad Wilson, University President Taylor Randall, Director of the Kahlert School of Computing and Dean Richard Brown.
This event also marked a significant moment in the legacy of Dean Brown, whose tenure as dean concluded on June 30th.
The expansive, state-of-the-art John and Marcia Price Computing and Engineering building will house the Kahlert School of Computing, which has been home to numerous pioneers in computing and computer graphics, including Ivan Sutherland, the “father of computer graphics”; John Warnock, whose namesake building will face the new Price Computing and Engineering Building; Ed Catmull, who attended the event, and a host of other luminaries.
As the new Dean of the Price College of Engineering, I am honored to steward this incredible asset, which will open in 2026 and host faculty and students who follow the distinguished legacy that has established the University of Utah as a hub for computer science of all stripes.
I am also honored to lead our college in addressing society’s most pressing challenges through groundbreaking research and innovation. Our faculty and students are pioneering advancements in areas such as renewable energy, additive manufacturing, biomedical devices, biomechanics, autonomous systems, robotics, and sustainable building materials. This dynamic innovation ecosystem is more than just a hub for cutting-edge research; it is a place where we inspire and prepare the leaders of the next generation to excel and lead in an era of accelerating technological innovation.
This spirit of innovation makes the Price College of Engineering and Utah an exciting place to be. But it’s not just the drive to push the boundaries of research that motivates our students and faculty. Baked into the U’s mission is a commitment to student success and to return the fruits of our labor to the people in our communities.
As we explore the frontiers of research we must keep this principle as our north star. There’s no better way to serve the people of Utah, the nation, and the world than for us to turn raw data into action that improves and saves lives. I’m looking forward to where that journey takes us.
Charles B. Musgrave
H.E. Thomas Presidential Endowed Dean,
John and Marcia Price College of Engineering