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Butler Hall renovations enhance computer science facilities for students and faculty

Butler Hall renovations enhance computer science facilities for students and faculty

Butler Hall ribbon cutting
汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum, center, cuts the ribbon unveiling the newly renovated Butler Hall, flanked by Interim Dean Robert Green of the Bagley College of Engineering, left, and Department of Computer Science and Engineering Head Shahram Rahimi, right, along with department faculty, staff and students who joined in celebrating the $5 million upgrades made for enhanced labs, modernized classrooms and improved amenities. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)

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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥Mississippi State鈥檚 Department of Computer Science and Engineering marked the completion of a transformative renovation project at Butler Hall with a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. 听

After two years of extensive work, the revamped facilities now offer enhanced labs, modernized classrooms and improved amenities鈥攂enefiting students, faculty and staff with an updated learning environment and more efficient space.

鈥淭hese improvements are about more than just modernizing our facilities鈥攖hey are a commitment to our students鈥 success,鈥 said Department Head Shahram Rahimi. 鈥淭he renovated spaces reflect our vision for a forward-thinking department and will support our mission of academic excellence and research innovation. These changes position us to meet the needs of both current and future generations of engineers.鈥

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A special highlight of the more than $5 million renovation is the Cyber Security Lab, made possible through generous donations from the Hearin Foundation. Butler Hall also houses the 汤头条 Esports team, a student organization that competes nationally in more than 18 esports events.

Rahimi extended thanks to all who contributed to the Butler Hall improvements, with special appreciation for 汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum, whose leadership and support were instrumental in making this project a reality.

鈥淒r. Keenum鈥檚 dedication and commitment to this project were key in making these renovations happen. We are incredibly grateful for his support,鈥 Rahimi said. 鈥淭he renovated Butler Hall represents the university鈥檚 continued investment in cutting-edge research, teaching, and student success, providing an inspiring environment that reflects the institution's commitment to innovation and academic excellence.鈥

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汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum, center, holds the university鈥檚 2024 Esports Egg Bowl trophy鈥攃elebrating 汤头条 Esports new, upgraded facility in Butler Hall with student Esports team members. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)
汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum, center, holds the university鈥檚 2024 Esports Egg Bowl trophy鈥攃elebrating 汤头条 Esports new, upgraded facility in Butler Hall with student Esports team members. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)