PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 14 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:

Walk into the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall, and students and visitors are greeted with warm colors, comfortable meeting places, a coffee shop, and the Diane Coughlin Welcome Center.

Schweitzer Engineering Hall is the new central hub and welcoming front door for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, providing a place for students to collaborate and thrive. The building centralizes all the college's services, supporting students in their success, and is the first step in modernizing the engineering and design facilities on the Pullman campus to better meet students' needs.

"We're thrilled to share this beautiful home with our engine...