Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harrison

An obsolete computing research laboratory in the College of Engineering has been transformed into the Bill and Margaret Harrison Family Video Conferencing Facility thanks to a contribution from alumni William and Margaret Harrison of Little Rock.

The gift, which honors the Harrison family, allowed the department of industrial engineering to renovate and significantly upgrade the space in the Bell Engineering Center.

“We appreciate the generosity of the Harrison family and admire their legacy in the College of Engineering,” said former interim Dean Terry Martin. “Their gift will significantly increase the technological capabilities offered to our students and enhance learning opportunities.”

The space has been upgraded aesthetically by installing new carpeting and all new furnishings, but the paramount feature in the facility is the state-of-the-art software and equipment. The Bill and Margaret Harrison Family Video Conferencing Facility is equipped with the LifeSize 220 Express, described as the most full-featured video conferencing system available.