PEOPLE OF SOA

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Faculty Studio Spotlight: Miró Rivera Architects

November 10, 2025
From public restrooms around Lady Bird Lake to immense infrastructure at the Formula 1 racetrack, Miró Rivera Architects gives the environmental and cultural contexts of each of their projects the utmost respect.  
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Hal Box, Our Beloved Courtyard’s Namesake

October 6, 2025
As beloved as the courtyard has been for generations of students, it became even more significant in 2011 when it became an ode to the impact of the legendary architect, educator, and former Dean: Hal Box. 
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In Memoriam: Michael Benedikt

September 2, 2025
Michael Benedikt, who served the School of Architecture community for 50 years, died on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a legacy of architectural thought and intellectual impact.
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PRP Now! Travis Gerhardt // Herzog & de Meuron

August 20, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Awarded Inaugural Grant from DOCOMOMO, Sonya Sehgal (MSHP) Amplifies the Legendary San Antonio Artist Ethel Wilson Harris  

August 19, 2025
Sonya Sehgal is the first recipient of the Theodore Prudon Education Fund Grant from Docomomo, a national non-profit that prioritizes preservation of heritage architecture, landscapes, and design. The award offered the opportunity for Sehgal to attend a conservation course in Italy that focused on the analysis and restoration of archeological ceramics. 
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Reflections on “Eco Illusions: The Plastic Behind the Green” Exhibition—an Interview with Professor Danelle Briscoe

August 14, 2025
In the exhibition currently on view at the Materials Lab throughout the fall semester, Associate Professor Danelle Briscoe challenges the aesthetics of “green design” and calls for more responsible, resilient material practices in architecture.
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Faculty Studio Spotlight: Alterstudio

August 7, 2025
Known for stunning residential work that is elegantly situated in nature, Alterstudio Architecture has designed award-winning spaces in Austin and beyond for over 20 years.  
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Announcing New Faculty Members & Visiting Professors

July 24, 2025
UTSOA is proud to welcome new and visiting faculty members to the school this fall. With unique insight in the fields of Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning, these scholars and practitioners will bring invaluable new perspectives.
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Spring 2025 Visiting Faculty

March 20, 2025
Eric Bunge, Cory Henry, and Daniel Escotto join us as visiting professors this semester, bringing their expertise and insights to the school.
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Meet Michael Moynihan

March 10, 2025
Moynihan has joined our faculty for two years as the 2024-2026 Land, Space, and Identity in the Americas Fellow. We recently caught up with him to learn more about his research and why he chose UTSOA.
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Professional Residency Program: Xiomara Andrade at SOM

March 5, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Catherine McCoy at Sauerbruch Hutton Architects

February 28, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Taehyun Ryou at Architecture Research Office

February 26, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Isha Santhosh at Behnisch Architekten

February 13, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Royal Hogan Petrie at Furman + Keil Architects

January 21, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Vince Hernandez at GFF

January 8, 2025
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Transportation Research Board Awards Sandi Rosenbloom the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship

January 3, 2025
Congratulations to Community and Regional Planning Professor Sandi Rosenbloom on being recognized for her achievements and pioneering work in transportation research.
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Professional Residency Program: Ruth Zuniga at Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO

December 19, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Aarif Ahmad // SANAA

December 16, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Morgan Mulholland // MVRDV

November 21, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Djon Green // Page

November 10, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Meet Visiting Faculty Andy Bako

October 29, 2024
Andy Bako has joined our faculty for two years as the 2024-2026 Emerging Scholar in Design. We recently caught up with him to learn more about his design philosophy, current research, and why he chose UTSOA.
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Nate Albers // BIG

October 23, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Meet Visiting Faculty Karel Klein

October 22, 2024
Karel Klein has joined our faculty for the Fall 2024 semester. We recently caught up with her to learn more about her current work with AI technologies, the Advanced Design studio she’s teaching, and what she’s enjoying about joining the School of Architecture community.
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Meghan Costello // Shigeru Ban Architects (SBA)

October 21, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Q&A with Associate Professor Katherine Lieberknecht

October 16, 2024
To celebrate her appointment as Associate Professor with tenure in Community and Regional Planning, we caught up with Katherine Lieberknecht to learn more about her research, cross-disciplinary projects, and advice for Texas climate planning.
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Professional Residency Program: Emerald Smith at Herzog & De Meuron

October 8, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Ciara Hackman // Quinn Evans

October 7, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Visiting Faculty Join UTSOA

September 11, 2024
Meet new and visiting faculty joining the school this fall, including Andy Bako, Karel Klein and Michael Moynihan.
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Congratulations to our Newly Promoted Faculty Members

August 27, 2024
The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture celebrates promotions for three faculty members, Aleksandra Jaeschke, Katherine Lieberknecht, and Allan Shearer.
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Professor Emeritus Sinclair Black Receives 2024 Vision Award

July 10, 2024
Throughout his five-decade career and 100+ semesters teaching at UT Austin, Black has left a lasting impact on the urban fabric of Austin and generations of students.
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Professional Residency Program: Alexandra Matute-Blanco at Adept

May 28, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Interior Design Student Wins National Portfolio Competition

May 24, 2024
The American Society of Interior Designers recognizes Master of Interior Design student Winnie Lin for excellence in design, concept and execution.
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Alums Awarded 2024 Architectural League Prize

May 7, 2024
The design collective, Partners of Place, is one of only six to receive the prestigious national award, for projects examining the 2024 theme of dirtiness and its societal implications within the context of architecture.
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Professional Residency Program: Beatrice Lum at Jaja Architects

May 3, 2024
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Professional Residency Program: MacInnis Kraus at Studio Luck

September 25, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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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.
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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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Professional Residency Program: Christine Garner at Weiss/Manfredi

May 17, 2023
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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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
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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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Professional Residency Program: Wen (Aya) Wen at 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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Professional Residency Program: Erick Vernon-Galindo at KieranTimberlake

December 9, 2022
PRP Now! is a series of interviews that highlight a current UTSOA Professional Residency Program student every few weeks.
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Professional Residency Program: Cole Von Feldt at 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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Professional Residency Program: Sara Tin-U at 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.
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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.
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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.
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Louis Alcorn, Student

March 1, 2019
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Community & Regional Planning student Louis Alcorn.
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Magdalena Novoa, Student

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

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

April 27, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Master of Architecture student Kim Choy.
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Richard Cleary, Faculty

April 27, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we speak with Dr. Richard Cleary.
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Alvan-Bidal Sanchez, Student

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

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Nerea Feliz.
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Michael Oden, Faculty

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Dr. Michael Oden.
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Juan Yunda, Student

April 19, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Community & Regional Planning Ph.D. student Juan Yunda.
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Ariana Hallenbeck, Student

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

April 12, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Charlton Lewis.
A woman with dark shoulder-length hair and glasses smiles at the camera. A quote beside her discusses her research on Mexican migrants, migration, architecture, and cities. The quote is attributed to Sarah Lopez, Assistant Professor.

Sarah Lopez, Faculty

April 12, 2016
In this SOA Voices, we hear from Dr. Sarah Lopez.
A man in a black t-shirt and jeans stands smiling in front of a historic stone fountain surrounded by an arched courtyard with columns and two levels, under a clear blue sky.

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.