The new College of Technology building in the UH at Sugar Land campus is now open and bustling with activities.About 1,700 students have already enrolled in the college and the building has a capacity to accommodate 2,000 students.A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Sept. 12 at the 100,000-square foot facility with state-of-the-art classroom, training and research spaces. More than 150 guests attended the ceremony.Students pursue studies in biotechnology, construction management, digital media, human resource development, mechanical engineering, supply chain and logistics technology, and technology leadership and innovation management.The UH at Sugar Land campus offers 22 different programs.UH Chancellor Renu Khator described the opening of the building as a historic moment, but “this is a very small piece of the journey and the journey is going to be better.”UH is the story of momentum, while other universities are stories of tradition, Khator said.As the university moves forward “watch the dust blowing behind us,” she remarked. Eventually, the campus would house 10,000 students said. Now, there are 2,200 students at the Sugar land campus.Sugar Land is part and parcel of University of Houston and UH is part and parcel of Sugar Land, Khator said.The new College of Medicine is taking shape in Houston and students can take premed courses in the Sugar Land campus and join the medical school in Houston, she said.UH at Sugar Land already has a reputed nursing program.“The Tier One programs offered at the at Sugar land Katy sites mirror the professional and career opportunities that will be available to graduates,” said Jay Neal, associate vice president for academic affairs and chief operating officer for UH at Sugar Land and UH at Katy.It is not as if the university built these buildings hoping students will come, but “We worked with stakeholders in the community and were very intentional in the programs we wanted to offer. We are pleased to bring their vision to fruition,” Neal said.As a part of the target set by Chancellor Khator to expand the campus to 10,000 students, Neal said his goal is to increase the students capacity by 20 percent over the next three years. The officials are already looking at the future expansion plans.,The building displayed latest cars and an a old printing press from the museum. These two symbolize the growth of technology in printing and transportation. The College of Technology has several modern 3-D printers in the digital media lab. There is also a “green house” on the third floor of the building for biotechnology students.“The expansion of University of Houston at Sugar Land will offer greater opportunities to prepare career-ready students poised for leadership in technology,” said College of Technology Dean Anthony Ambler.For every dollar that the state provides for technology education, its impact is said be in generation $36 to the economy, Ambler said. The college will work in partnership and share space with Houston Community College, Wharton County Junior College and Texas State Technology Center, he said.The college will offer programs to support the local enterprises, Amber said.View from the UHSL Brazos building.