As we celebrate 100 years of education, innovation, and impact, it’s an honor to reflect on the legacy of the J.B. Speed School of Engineering. For a century, Speed School has shaped the landscape of engineering education and empowered generations of problem-solvers, researchers, and leaders to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges. From our co-op program’s foundational importance to our alumni’s lasting contributions across industries, our mission has remained consistent: to deliver an education that is rigorous but also experience-based to prepare students for technical leadership in a rapidly evolving world.

This centennial year is the perfect opportunity to look both backward and forward. The grand opening of the new Engineering Student Success & Research Building marks an exciting next chapter in our journey. With its Engineering Gateway to all of our student support teams, dynamic active learning classrooms, collaboration spaces, and state-of-the-art research labs, this facility is a bold investment in the future of engineering at the University of Louisville.