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UK School of Interiors earns national recognition at IDEC

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 28, 2026
Interiors, Research

The University of Kentucky College of Design’s School of Interiors is celebrating a strong showing on the national stage following multiple recognitions at the 2026 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference in Chicago.

Johanna

Heinrichs selected for 2026 WELD cohort

Apr 27, 2026
Architecture, University of Kentucky

Johanna Heinrichs, associate professor in the University of Kentucky School of Architecture, has been selected for the university's 2026 WELD- Faculty and Staff Leadership Development cohort.

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Patrick Lee Lucas named 2026-27 University Research Professor

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 24, 2026
Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

During their meeting this week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved School of Interiors professor Patrick Lee Lucas, Ph.D., as the College of Design’s University Research Professor for the 2026-27 academic year in recognition of his distinguished scholarly achievements and contributions to interdisciplinary research.

The Chellgren Endowed Professorship helps Rebekah Radtke shape the undergraduate experience at UK through teaching, research and program innovation. Photo provided by UK Research Communications.

Radtke nominated for 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 24, 2026
Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

Rebekah Radtke, associate professor in the School of Interiors, has been nominated for the UK Office of Undergraduate Research’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. 

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UK architecture students build exhibit offering space for grief at Chandler Hospital

Hayden Gooding
 Apr 7, 2026
Architecture, College of Design, University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky architecture students in the College of Design have created an art exhibit that they hope brings peace and comfort to visitors passing through the lobby of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital.

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Behind the university’s spaces: The work of UK’s interior designers

Katelin Ralenkotter
 Apr 1, 2026
Alumni, Interiors, University of Kentucky

Interior Design Services, a small two-person team in Facilities Management, helps shape nearly every space at the University of Kentucky.

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Interiors grad student chosen for 2026 Metropolis Future100

Haley Simpkins
 Mar 30, 2026
International, College of Design, Interiors, Research

Paymaan Taymouri, graduate student in the University of Kentucky School of Interiors, has been named to Metropolis magazine’s 2026 Future100 list, an honor recognizing the top architecture and interior design students in North America.  

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Architecture student named Gaines Fellows amid record number of applicants

Ryan Girves
 Mar 27, 2026
Architecture, Research, University of Kentucky

Twelve University of Kentucky students, including one architecture student, have been selected as the newest Gaines Fellows, representing nine colleges across campus and marking a record number of applications for the highly competitive program.

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Dewhirst named inaugural Gray Design Building Gallery Director

Haley Simpkins
 Mar 23, 2026
College of Design, Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Hannah Dewhirst as the inaugural gallery director for the Gray Design Building Gallery, a new leadership role that will guide the development of the gallery as a hub for exhibitions, research and public engagement. 

“A colorful mind map centered on the word ‘access’ written in a red‑pink oval, with multiple arrows pointing to surrounding ovals in various colors. Most surrounding text is blurred, but one green oval in the upper left reads ‘equality for all.’ The layout appears hand‑drawn on a white surface.

Universal Design Certificate expands with new curriculum and online options

Haley Simpkins
 Mar 23, 2026
College of Design, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design is launching a new curriculum model for the undergraduate certificate in Universal Design.

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