PEOPLE OF SOA

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In Memoriam: Charles Hamilton Burnette

March 19, 2024
Charles Hamilton Burnette, Ph.D., who served as the UT School of Architecture’s dean from 1973-1976, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 89.
Dean Woofter and students in an architecture studio

Q&A with Heather Woofter

March 11, 2024
Recently, Texas Architect Magazine spoke with Dean Woofter about her goals for the school and the evolution of architectural education in our changing world.
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Meet Professor of Practice Dora Epstein Jones

February 23, 2024
Dora Epstein Jones joined our faculty in Fall 2023. We recently caught up with her to learn more about her professional trajectory, current work, and what she’s enjoyed about joining the School of Architecture community.
John Chase Enrolls at UT in 1950

The Life & Architectural Legacy of John S. Chase

February 19, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a light on the life, impact, and architectural legacy of the first Black graduate of the UT School of Architecture.
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Meet Patrick Danahy

January 16, 2024
We caught up with our 2023-2025 Emerging Scholar in Design Fellow Patrick Danahy to learn more about his professional background and research interests.
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Meet Liang Wang, Assistant Professor of Urban Design

November 16, 2023
To welcome Liang Wang to the School of Architecture and the Urban Design Program, we caught up with him to learn more about his research, interests, and background.
Benjamin Ibarra Sevilla sitting in his office in front of a bookshelf with a 3D-printed object on the desk in front of him

Ibarra-Sevilla Appointed Associate Director of Research Initiatives for LLILAS

October 5, 2023
A longtime collaborator with the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), Associate Professor Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla will support the institute’s research initiatives and expand the School of Architecture’s cross-campus collaborations.
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Leading Educators: Q&A with Heather Woofter

September 29, 2023
As Dean Woofter settles in, she spoke with The Architect's Newspaper about her priorities for the school and some of the opportunities, challenges, and urgent topics in architectural education today.
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Q&A with Assistant Professor Martin Hättasch

September 28, 2023
To celebrate his appointment as Assistant Professor, we caught up with Martin Hättasch to learn more about his research, interests, and upcoming symposium, "Radical Middle Grounds: New Agendas for Medium-Density Housing."
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MacInnis Kraus // Studio Luck

September 25, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
Steven A. Moore in a black turtleneck and clear glasses looking at the camera while standing in front of a wall of papers

In Memoriam: Steven A. Moore, Ph.D.

September 5, 2023
Steven A. Moore, Bartlett Cocke Regents Professor Emeritus of Architecture, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, after suffering a stroke while visiting friends in New Hampshire.
Liz Mueller sitting in front of a wall of maps and papers with a child in the chair next to her

Q&A with Elizabeth Mueller

August 18, 2023
To celebrate Elizabeth Mueller's recent promotion to full Professor, we caught up with her to learn more about her background, research, and her views on issues within the field of planning and in Austin.
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New and Visiting Faculty Join UTSOA

August 10, 2023
Meet new and visiting faculty joining the school this fall including Patrick Danahy, Dora Epstein Jones, and Liang Wang, as well as long-time lecturer Martin Haettasch, now a tenure-track Assistant Professor.
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2023 Design Futures Student Leadership Forum

August 1, 2023
We caught up with the School of Architecture students who participated in the 2023 Design Futures Forum earlier this summer about what they learned and what they hope to bring back to their work and the school.
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Alumna Allison Brooks Gives Back

July 7, 2023
Reflecting on the impact of Professor Larry Doll and the school's multidisciplinary perspective on her career, the founder of B2 Architecture + Design gives back through a Texas Challenge scholarship.
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Christine Garner // Weiss/Manfredi

May 17, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
Everett Fly on-site at the Texas State Capitol as landscape architect in charge of the Texas Capitol Extension Project in 1992.

Alumnus and Landscape Architect Everett Fly named 2023 School of Architecture Commencement Speaker

April 11, 2023
Fly’s career-long study of the origins and evolution of places and landmarks designed and built by Black Americans has resulted in the documentation of more than 1,200 Black settlements, burial sites, gardens, streets, and agricultural landscapes around the country
Dean Almy

Q&A with Professor Dean Almy

March 31, 2023
To celebrate Dean Almy's recent promotion to full Professor, we caught up with him to learn more about his background, interests, and his views on the field of urban design.
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Q&A with Charles L. Davis II

March 9, 2023
Texas Architect Magazine interviews Associate Professor Charles L. Davis II whose research focuses on the role of racial identity and race thinking in architectural history.
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Meet Juana Salcedo, Assistant Professor of Practice

February 22, 2023
An architectural designer and scholar working at the intersection of architecture and urbanism, Juana Salcedo joined the School of Architecture in Fall 2022 as an Assistant Professor of Practice.
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Q&A with Tyler Swingle

January 31, 2023
Learn more about our 2022-24 Emerging Scholar in Design Fellow Tyler Swingle.
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Spring 2023 Planning Adjunct and Visiting Faculty

January 30, 2023
Each brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the program, complementing the school's existing research and scholarship.
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Spring 2023 Visiting Faculty

January 18, 2023
Joining us are Dwayne Oyler and Jenny Wu, Alex Schweder, Jonathon Anderson, and Dr. Nelly Robles Garcia.
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Wen (Aya) Wen // MARVEL

January 3, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Erick Vernon-Galindo // KieranTimberlake

December 9, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
Turquoise tile reading PRPNow! on the left, with an image of a student sitting at a desk with models on the table and drawings on display on the wall behind.

Cole Von Feldt // nARCHITECTS

November 15, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Sara Tin-U // Dick Clark + Associates

October 20, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
Ria Bravo

Meet Assistant Professor Ria Bravo

September 22, 2022
An interior and architectural designer with experience in academia and at world-renowned architecture firms, Bravo’s research interests are rooted in the space between interiors and architecture.
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Welcoming New Faculty Members

August 18, 2022
New faculty include Assistant Professor of Interior Design Ria Bravo; tenured Associate Professor and architectural historian Charles L. Davis; and our 2022-24 Emerging Scholar Tyler Swingle
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PRP Now! Maya Shamir // Peterson Rich Office

July 20, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Siddiqui Receives IIDA Educator of the Year Award

June 2, 2022
Awarded annually, IIDA’s Educator of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates a full-time design educator for outstanding accomplishments and a commitment to interior design education. IIDA will recognize Siddiqui during the organization’s annual meeting
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PRP Now! Amir Mirza // Diller Scofidio + Renfro

May 23, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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PRP Now! Katharine Glasheen // Gensler

May 11, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
Tara Dudley standing in a cemetery talking animatedly

Q&A with Dr. Tara Dudley

February 22, 2022
To celebrate Dr. Tara Dudley's appointment as a full-time faculty member, we sat down with her to discuss her background and professional trajectory and learn more about her current and future research projects
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PRP Now! Ramsey Robinson // Architecture Studio

February 20, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Meet Our Presidential Management Finalist Kelsey Wingo

February 15, 2022
To recognize and celebrate Wingo’s selection as a Presidential Management Fellow, we recently caught up with her to learn more about her background, interests, and what she’s looking forward to as her fellowship kicks off later this year.
Magdalena Novoa

Magdalena Novoa, Student

March 1, 2019
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Historic Preservation Ph.D. candidate Magdalena Novoa.
Bjorn Sletto

Bjørn Sletto, Faculty

March 1, 2019
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Community & Regional Planning Professor Dr. Bjørn Sletto
Louis Alcorn

Louis Alcorn, Student

March 1, 2019
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Community & Regional Planning student Louis Alcorn.
Junfeng Jia - SOA Voices

Junfeng Jiao, Faculty

August 15, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Community & Regional Planning faculty member Junfeng Jiao
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Gabriel Diaz Montemayor, Faculty

April 29, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Landscape Architecture faculty member Gabriel Diaz Montemayor.
richard cleary

Richard Cleary, Faculty

April 27, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Dr. Richard Cleary.
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Kim Choy, Student

April 27, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Master of Architecture student Kim Choy.
juan yunda

Juan Yunda, Student

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Community & Regional Planning Ph.D. student Juan Yunda.
alvan-bidal sanchez

Alvan-Bidal Sanchez, Student

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Community & Regional Planning student Alvan-Bidal Sanchez.
nerea feliz

Nerea Feliz, Faculty

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Nerea Feliz.
michael oden

Michael Oden, Faculty

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Dr. Michael Oden.
sarah Lopez

Sarah Lopez, Faculty

April 12, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Dr. Sarah Lopez.
ariana Hallenbeck

Ariana Hallenbeck, Student

April 12, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from student Ariana Hallenbeck.
charlton Lewis

Charlton Lewis, Faculty

April 12, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Charlton Lewis.
Andrew Leith Historic Preservation Program Student

UTSOA Student Awarded 2016 ICOMOS Internship

March 25, 2016
Andrew Leith, a student in UTSOA's Historic Preservation Program, has been selected to participate in the prestigious ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Internship Program.