rendering of the future engineering building.

Center for Engineering Innovation and Design

Introducing Agrusa Hall

Supported by a historic gift from computer science alum and benefactor Russell L. Agrusa, the new engineering and applied sciences building will be an embodiment—in concrete, steel and glass—of our vision for 21st-century engineering: collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial, exciting. It will provide future generations of engineers with the most global understanding of the profession.

Building at a Glance

Light bulb icon with electrical ideas coming out of it.

Collaborative spaces to enable university-wide multidisciplinary learning opportunities

New prototyping and fabrication facilities for student and faculty entrepreneurs

Robot like the ones used in SEAS student botwars.

Dedicated undergraduate student-club space to enhance co-curricular experiences

“My hope for this project is to change lives. It’s not just a space for engineering students. We’re purposely creating an environment where students from all disciplines can collaborate. Something this large needs to be a hub that will bring people together. ”

1/30/24

Russell L. Agrusa Alum and benefactor, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

"Everything about the new building will be designed to enhance the student experience. It will be a central gathering point where all students are welcomed and supported in a space that encourages them to pursue their intellectual curiosity and tackle the grand challenges that we, as a society, face."

2/6/24

Kemper Lewis Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Longtime School of Engineering and Applied Sciences benefactor and alum, Russell L. Agrusa, has made a $40 million commitment to support engineering and computer science education and the construction of a new SEAS building that will serve as a hub for student learning and activity.
Leaders praise plans for new $102 million engineering building
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The new building will allow the university to meet increased enrollment demand while also fostering the growth of the state's STEM workforce.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, in designating UB as one of two SUNY flagships, announced the $102 million project during her State of the State address.