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KU School of Architecture & Design announces appointment of Bjarke Ingels Group to complete space planning and design
After a decade of increasing enrollment numbers and expanded program offerings, the school is working with Bjarke Ingels Group to transform its facilities to accommodate recent growth and upgrade academic spaces in alignment with KU's 2024 Master Plan.

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Multiple ArcD students receive U.S. Department of State scholarships
ArcD students, representing both the architecture and design departments, are among thirty-one at the University of Kansas to be awarded prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study or intern abroad in countries around the world.
Hugo Sheward promoted to associate professor of architecture
Architecture professor Hugo Sheward is among individuals at the University of Kansas approved for promotion and award of tenure by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod.
Collaborative book by design student Connor O'Neill awarded
A collaborative book by junior Visual Communication Design student Connor O’Neill was recognized by the Spencer Museum of Art’s Jack & Lavon Brosseau Creativity Awards.
Dirt Works solving problems in Solar Decathlon Build Challenge
Advanced energy efficiency and community impact work hand in hand in Dirt Works Studio's entry to the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Build Challenge.
Friday, May 13, Arc/D Graduation Events Schedule
The KU School of Architecture & Design is excited to recognize our Class of 2022 graduates. Join us for a series of events on Friday, May 13 to celebrate this remarkable group of undergraduate and graduate designers, architects, interior architects, researchers and scholars.
Public invited to open house May 14 for Studio 804's latest design-build project
Designed and built by KU Studio 804 students to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Platinum standards, the home is located on an infill lot in a walkable neighborhood near public transportation, parks, the Kansas River, and the cultural vibrancy of downtown Lawrence.
Mahbub Rashid named dean of the KU School of Architecture & Design
Mahbub Rashid has been named dean of the School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas. Highly regarded for innovation as a researcher, scholar and educator, Rashid has served as interim dean of the School since 2019.
Graduating design student Bhroovi Gupta awarded prestigious University Award
“Not only was I honored to be a part of the highly recognized design department at KU, I also had the opportunity to work on multiple projects like KU commencements, orientation and multiple admissions projects with the fantastic Marketing Communications team of the university." - Bhroovi Gupta
Models of KU’s Solar Decathlon project on view in Marvin Hall
The US Department of Energy announced teams chosen to advance to the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge. KU's Dirt Works Studio was one of 14 design-build teams from around the world to receive full Approval to Proceed and $50,000 in prize funding.
Visual Communication Design grad Mollie Hanselman in VoyageKC Magazine
VoyageKC magazine profiled Visual Communication Design alumnae Mollie Hanselman – Senior Designer at the content design agency Yoodle.
“Here, I work alongside my team to develop brands for local non-profits, restaurants, and hospitality. More recently, I have been designing and building websites…