STUDENT AWARDS

The School of Architecture recognizes exceptional work by students in the design disciplines through semesterly and annual student awards processes.

DEAN'S DESIGN DISTINCTION

Dean’s Design Distinction recognizes cumulative excellence in design as an outcome from the Undergraduate Portfolio Review processes. With input from the semester’s Portfolio Review teams, each Portfolio Review studio instructor may nominate up to two students for Dean’s Design Distinction. The Program Directors for Architecture and Interior Design* then review and confirm Dean’s Design Distinction selections.
*Beginning in Spring 2021. 

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Design Excellence is a collaborative process among the Program Directors for Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Student Affairs. Design Excellence winners are selected by a jury each academic year, and represent an exceptional level of accomplishment across our design disciplines and studio levels.

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    On display: INDEX. <br><br>Showcasing student work from the 2025-2026 academic year, INDEX. creates a calm, embodied environment that activates architecture and grounds our abstractions and creations in reality. <br>
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    On display: INDEX.

    Showcasing student work from the 2025-2026 academic year, INDEX. creates a calm, embodied environment that activates architecture and grounds our abstractions and creations in reality.

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    Studies in Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷 <br>
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    Studies in Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷

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    In this alumni profile, students Peter Hebda and Hannah Ongmanchi spoke with David Harrison (B.Arch '79) about his professional successes, the role of travel in architecture school, and his favorite parts of being back on campus. Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel - link in our bio!
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    In this alumni profile, students Peter Hebda and Hannah Ongmanchi spoke with David Harrison (B.Arch '79) about his professional successes, the role of travel in architecture school, and his favorite parts of being back on campus. Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel - link in our bio!

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    Our buildings have seen many generations of students and changes. One thing remains steadfast: we always miss you when you’re gone. Enjoy your summer break, and come back to us ready to make memories! ☀️📚
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    Our buildings have seen many generations of students and changes. One thing remains steadfast: we always miss you when you’re gone. Enjoy your summer break, and come back to us ready to make memories! ☀️📚

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    Finding and making instruments of care for Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 <br>
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    Finding and making instruments of care for Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

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    Introducing the next generation of architects, designers and planners.🤘 Congratulations to UTSOA Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓 <br /><br />📸 : @ticomendoza
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    Introducing the next generation of architects, designers and planners.🤘 Congratulations to UTSOA Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓

    📸 : @ticomendoza

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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.