The KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD)
ArcD academic programs, studios, and research centers are driven to meet challenges through relentless creativity and solutions-based design.
Immerse yourself in a creative studio culture and make real work that has real impact while enjoying a one-of-a-kind college experience at KU.
Aspiring architects, designers, creatives, and multidisciplinary leaders form an inclusive community inspired to create what has never been seen and discover solutions the world needs.
Design For Next
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design is building a new hub for learning and collaborative discovery in the heart of campus.
News
Interior Architecture student receives prestigious global hospitality design scholarship
Interior Architecture student has been named the recipient of the 2026 NEWH Harvey Nudelman Global Scholarship. Snyder was recognized at the NEWH HD Expo in Las Vegas, where she accepted the award during the Women in Design Awards Breakfast. The scholarship supports students pursuing hospitality design and provides opportunities to connect with professionals across the industry.
KU student-designed mural reflects community, belonging in Watson Library
KU Libraries collaborated with students from the Department of Design for a new mural in The Kettle in Watson Library. The public is invited to an opening reception at 4 p.m. Sept. 24 to celebrate the work and partnership.
KU Architecture Professor Chad Kraus Receives William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Architecture professor Chad Kraus has been named a recipient of the 2026 William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. A nationally recognized educator, scholar, and leader of KU's award-winning Dirt Works Studio, Kraus is advancing architectural education through innovative design-build pedagogy, natural materials research, and experiential learning. He will be honored at the University Teaching Awards on October 13.
Fall Design Professional Lecture Series brings acclaimed artists and designers to KU
The University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design will welcome seven accomplished artists and designers for the Fall 2026 Design Professional Lecture Series. Now in its fifth decade, the series features leading voices in contemporary art, illustration, product design, furniture design, branding and visual communication, offering students and the public an opportunity to engage with innovative creative practitioners from across the country.
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