WSU Design and Construction Students Excited for New Classroom

Carpenter Hall's Classroom 212 gets major upgrade thanks to donor funding

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The WSU School of Design and Construction has unveiled a newly renovated classroom in Carpenter Hall, Classroom 212, which was fully funded by donations from Prime Electric and McDonald Miller. The $150,000 upgrade has brought new equipment, TVs, and other improvements to enhance the learning experience for construction students, including those on the competition team that travels to Reno, Nevada.

Why it matters

The new classroom represents a significant investment in the school's construction program and provides students with state-of-the-art facilities to prepare for their careers. It also highlights the strong industry connections and alumni network that support the program, helping to guide and grow the next generation of construction professionals.

The details

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new classroom was well-attended, reflecting the excitement among students and faculty. Professor Darhl Edwards described the classroom as "like a new toy" that everyone is eager to use. The upgrades include improved audio, video, and general functionality compared to the previous classroom space, which had been outdated. Students like Erin Hazen, the president of the Visual Design and Construction (VDC) club, were surprised and delighted by the transformation, feeling a sense of being part of something bigger.

  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Classroom 212 was held on January 22, 2026.
  • The construction students have the opportunity to join a competition team that competes in Reno, Nevada.

The players

Darhl Edwards

A professor at the WSU School of Design and Construction.

Erin Hazen

The president of the Visual Design and Construction (VDC) club at WSU.

Camden Howard

A junior student in the WSU construction program.

Prime Electric

A donor that contributed funding to the Classroom 212 renovation project.

McDonald Miller

A donor that contributed funding to the Classroom 212 renovation project.

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What they’re saying

“It's like a new toy, everyone loves getting to use it.”

— Darhl Edwards, Professor (dailyevergreen.com)

“I didn't know it was going to be renovated and walking into that room was very cool with the high tech in the room. I was thinking, 'Wow, when did this happen?' This is so cool.”

— Erin Hazen, President of the Visual Design and Construction (VDC) club (dailyevergreen.com)

“Its nice to hear how much they care about us, overall support was phenomenal.”

— Camden Howard, Junior student (dailyevergreen.com)

What’s next

The construction students will continue to use the new Classroom 212 for their coursework, competitions, and other learning activities.

The takeaway

The renovation of Classroom 212 in Carpenter Hall demonstrates the strong industry connections and alumni network that support the WSU School of Design and Construction program, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities to prepare for their future careers in the construction field.