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.
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University of Kansas announces spring 2025 honor roll
Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2025 semester.
Researchers work to perfect conservation signs in nature reserves
A University of Kansas professor is headed to Lake Tahoe this summer to continue his experiments refining the best types of nature-conservation signage. Jeremy Shellhorn and colleagues emphasize the importance of “telegraphic messaging” and proper tone in the effectiveness of designing warning signs in bear country.
University of Kansas drives $7.8 billion economic impact in Kansas, study shows
The University of Kansas is a powerful engine of economic growth and job creation for the state of Kansas, according to a new study detailing the university’s impact.
KU Center for Design Research director speaks with IBM about the future of wearable AI
“Wearables have an incredible future if they’re paired with the right technologies. AI, of course, drives everything, so it has to be deeply embedded. There’s no shortage of what AI can do.” – Professor Gregory Thomas
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