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CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

At The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, we believe our disciplines play a key role in advancing a better built environment and quality of life for all people. As architects, designers, and planners who are shaping the world around us, it is imperative that our professions look like the world we serve. 

If we are to design meaningful buildings, spaces, and communities, and address some of society’s most pressing challenges, we must include and engage a broad array of perspectives and backgrounds. To this end, our faculty are pursuing important work and research that opens up new avenues of discourse, engages the greater community, and brings more voices, more experiences, and more knowledge to bear. 

Here, we strive to create an inclusive campus community that fosters an open, enlightening, and robust learning environment for everyone, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Every member of our school—whoever you are, wherever you are from, and whatever you believe—is valued. You belong here.

PEOPLE OF UTSOA

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MEET OUR COMMUNITY

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STUDENT LIFE

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EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH AND WORK

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STUDIO CULTURE

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    Not a goodbye, just a see you later. 👋 🎓Commencement is TODAY! Let's make this the perfect ending to your chapter as students. <br><br>Details:<br>• Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave.) (Doors open at 1 pm!)<br>• 2:00 PM (CDT)
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    Not a goodbye, just a see you later. 👋 🎓Commencement is TODAY! Let's make this the perfect ending to your chapter as students.

    Details:
    • Hogg Memorial Auditorium (2300 Whitis Ave.) (Doors open at 1 pm!)
    • 2:00 PM (CDT)

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    Celebrating 50 Years ✨ Congratulations to Professors Michael Garrison and Larry Speck for celebrating 50 years with us here at the School of Architecture.
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    Celebrating 50 Years ✨ Congratulations to Professors Michael Garrison and Larry Speck for celebrating 50 years with us here at the School of Architecture.

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    Hello from Copenhagen 👋 <br><br>Architecture student Isabella Main traveled from UT Austin to Copenhagen, Denmark to work with @adeptarchitects as part of @utsoaprp.<br>
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    Hello from Copenhagen 👋

    Architecture student Isabella Main traveled from UT Austin to Copenhagen, Denmark to work with @adeptarchitects as part of @utsoaprp.

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    In 1975, Dean Charles Burnette made four significant hires: Michael Benedikt, Larry Doll, Michael Garrison and Larry Speck. To celebrate their 50th work anniversary, we interviewed Larry Speck and Michael Garrison. <br>
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    In 1975, Dean Charles Burnette made four significant hires: Michael Benedikt, Larry Doll, Michael Garrison and Larry Speck. To celebrate their 50th work anniversary, we interviewed Larry Speck and Michael Garrison.

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    You did it! Congratulations to our students on successful Final Reviews. 👏 <br>
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    You did it! Congratulations to our students on successful Final Reviews. 👏

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    The countdown is ON! On Saturday, May 9, we celebrate our students at commencement. We are *so proud* of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you walk the stage! 🥹 <br>
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    The countdown is ON! On Saturday, May 9, we celebrate our students at commencement. We are *so proud* of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you walk the stage! 🥹

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    On Friday, May 1, we invite you to attend the 2026 End Of Year Show, INDEX. The exhibition is designed by Jeremy Atticus Smith (M.Arch) and Evan Altenburg (M.Arch). The event features a student awards portion as well. <br>
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    On Friday, May 1, we invite you to attend the 2026 End Of Year Show, INDEX. The exhibition is designed by Jeremy Atticus Smith (M.Arch) and Evan Altenburg (M.Arch). The event features a student awards portion as well.

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    To conclude the Landscape First Essay Series, we interviewed university architect Brent Stringfellow (@utaustinarchitect). Together with Stringfellow, we explore the inner workings of our Austin campus and share aspirations for the future Campus Master Plan.<br>
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    To conclude the Landscape First Essay Series, we interviewed university architect Brent Stringfellow (@utaustinarchitect). Together with Stringfellow, we explore the inner workings of our Austin campus and share aspirations for the future Campus Master Plan.

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    For the sixth consecutive year, our interior design students have been recognized on the Metropolis Magazine (@metropolismag) Future100 list. Congratulations to Fatemeh Shahvazian (MID I), Yuzheng Gan (MID II), and Brianna Cartagena (BSID)! Join us in recognizing this impressive achievement!
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    For the sixth consecutive year, our interior design students have been recognized on the Metropolis Magazine (@metropolismag) Future100 list. Congratulations to Fatemeh Shahvazian (MID I), Yuzheng Gan (MID II), and Brianna Cartagena (BSID)! Join us in recognizing this impressive achievement!