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"The Kahlert Foundation has emerged as the leader of a new generation of philanthropy and a major voice for improving the lives and outcomes of students at the University of Utah."
So says Heather Kahlert, granddaughter of Bill Kahlert, philanthropist and co-founder of Evapco, per the Salt Lake Tribune.
Now, the foundation is making a $15 million donation to the university's School of Computing, which will be renamed the Kahlert Foundation School of Computing.
"Our foundation is passionate about the value of STEM in improving lives and building for the future, and helping to ensure ongoing generations of diverse, top-level computer scientists in Utah," says Kahlert, vice president of the foundation, which has given more than $30 million to the university so far.
The donation will establish an endowment to provide " flexible long-term funding that will expand student support, bring in top faculty, and accelerate industry collaborations," per a press release from the university.
The school, which opened in 1965, is "a center of excellence and innovation, helping to lead a revolution in the use of computers for graphics, data visualization, and human interface," says Whitney Hall, a professor and director of the school.
"This generous gift from The Kahlert Foundation will ensure that the foundation and
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