Congratulations to the Class of 2023
On Saturday, May 6, the UT School of Architecture recognizes its 2023 graduates at a commencement ceremony taking place at 2:00 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium. Alumnus and landscape architect Everett Fly (B.Arch ‘ 75) will deliver the 2023 commencement address, live-streamed along with the full ceremony on the Texas Architecture YouTube channel.
To celebrate this year’s graduates, we’ve compiled a slideshow of photos submitted by our graduates, also available on YouTube. The school will also recognize the following students, faculty, and staff with 2023 commencement awards as part of the ceremony.
STUDENT AWARDS
AIA MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Awarded by the American Institute of Architects to one graduate who displays “general excellence” throughout their academic career.
Tyler Koraleski
BRONZE ALPHA RHO CHI MEDAL
Judged by the faculty of the school, this medal is presented to one graduate who has shown ability for leadership, performed willing service for the school, and who has promise of real professional merit through their attitude and personality.
Temiloluwa Osanyintolu
AIA HENRY ADAMS MEDAL
Awarded by the American Institute of Architects to the top-ranking graduate student in architecture
Dylan Treleven
PETER O. COLTMAN BOOK PRIZE IN PLANNING
The Peter O. Coltman Book Prize is awarded to graduate students who demonstrate excellence at the urban scale
Andie Duong
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PLANNERS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT
Awarded by the Central Texas chapter of the American Planning Association in recognition of achievements in the study of planning
Matthew Mejia
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING ENGAGED PRACTICE
Dominican Republic Practicum
Elybeth Alcantar
Andrea Cru
Ana Pacheco
Alejandra Quintana
Natalie Raper
Alyson Vargas
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING COMMUNITY DESIGN
"Undercats Design" Team
Shawn Lee
Matthew Mejia
Charmelis Reyes Cruz
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Awarded to a graduating historic preservation student in recognition of academic excellence.
Jenya Green
ASID CERTIFICATE OF HONOR AND MERIT
The American Society of Interior Designers presents a Certificate of Honor and a Certificate of Merit to graduating students in interior design.
Chloe Jones - Honor Award
Kait Reynolds - Merit Award
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Awarded to a graduating interior design student in recognition of academic excellence.
Marija Ivic
ASLA AWARD OF HONOR AND MERIT
The American Society of Landscape Architects presents an Award of Honor and an Award of Merit to graduating students in landscape architecture. Faculty nominate candidates based on overall preparation to enter the profession. Award selection is determined by a jury comprised of members of the Central Texas section of the Texas ASLA.
Julia Szeto - Honor Award
Andrew Lesmes - Merit Award
FACULTY RECOGNITION PRIZE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Awarded to a graduating Master of Landscape Architecture student in recognition of academic excellence.
Samantha Panger
FACULTY RECOGNITION PRIZE FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Awarded to a graduating Master of Landscape Architecture student in recognition of sustained excellence in design.
Frances Kyle
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Awarded to a graduating sustainable design student in recognition of academic excellence.
Julia Manion
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF URBAN DESIGN
Awarded to a graduating urban design student in recognition of academic excellence.
Aubry Klingler
OUTSTANDING THESIS OR PROFESSIONAL REPORT IN COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING - CENTRAL TEXAS APA AWARD
Each year the Board of the Central Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association selects the APA Award for Outstanding Thesis or Professional Report in Community and Regional Planning from the students nominated by the planning faculty.
Jonathan Shuster
OUTSTANDING DISSERTATION IN COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Collaborative Food Systems Planning in the U.S.: Case Studies in Pittsburgh, San Diego, and Phoenix
Clare Zutz
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STUDENT EMPLOYEE, FACULTY, AND STAFF AWARDS
OUTSTANDING TEACHING ASSISTANT
Andrew Lesmes
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Samantha Panger
OUTSTANDING STUDENT EMPLOYEE
Nick Payne
OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP
Aleksandra Jaeschke
Assistant Professor
OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Allan Shearer
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Technology
OUTSTANDING TEACHER [LECTURE]
Bryan Norwood
Assistant Professor
OUTSTANDING TEACHER [STUDIO]
Matt Fajkus
Associate Professor
OUTSTANDING STAFF
Kelly Thurmond
Scholarship and Fellowship Coordinator