Engineering was one of the most popular fields among soldiers returning from WWII. In its first few years of operation, the College offered degrees in electrical, industrial, mechanical, civil, and architectural engineering with an enrollment of over 400 students.
Due to the generosity of its namesake, the James Neville McArthur Engineering Building opened in 1959. It has served as the College’s home base ever since, enabling world-class research and instruction.
The College gained full accreditation from the Engineers' Council for Professional Development in 1963 as departments launched their first master’s programs the year before.
The School of Engineering and Environmental Design was officially renamed the College of Engineering in 1977.
Major gifts enabled the expansion of the McArthur Engineering Building in 1990.
The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science opened in November 2022, expanding the College’s space for research and instruction.
