UK College of Design announces 2026-27 hires and promotions
The University of Kentucky College of Design announces faculty promotions, new appointments and staff additions for the 2026-2027 academic year, reflecting its continued commitment to academic excellence and community support across the School of Architecture, School of Interiors, Department of Historic Preservation and Department of Product Design.
Faculty Promotions & Tenure
- Lindsey Fay, promoted to Full Professor, School of Interiors
- Wallis Miller, promoted to Full Professor, School of Architecture
- Jon Mills, awarded tenure, Department of Product Design
College Leadership Team Appointments
- Emily Bergeron, appointed Associate Dean for Administration
- Hannah Dewhirst, appointed Gray Design Building Gallery Director
- Adam Feld, appointed Chair of Department of Product Design
- Johanna Heinrichs, appointed Director of International Studies
New Faculty & Title Awards
- Sarah Barbosa, appointed Temporary Assistant Professor, School of Interiors
- John Cupit, appointed Temporary Assistant Professor, Department of Product Design
- Adam Feld, appointed Associate Professor, Department of Product Design
- Jeff Fugate, named the Kentucky Housing Corporation-John Russell Groves Endowed Professor of Housing, School of Architecture
- Sophie Gershtenson, appointed Lecturer, School of Interiors
- Seonghyuk Son, appointed Assistant Professor, School of Architecture
New Part-Time Instructors
- Lindsey Axon, School of Interiors
- Douglas Hartig, School of Architecture
- Noah Knuckles, School of Architecture
- Auburn Mattingly, School of Architecture
- Brian McMillan, School of Architecture
- Warren Weaver, School of Architecture
New Staff Members
- Shelli Hilton, Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, College Business Office
- David Kaiser, Interim Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Office for Student Success
- Hannah Jackson, Design Technology Specialist, Facilities and Technology
- Zac Miller, Academic Advisor, Office for Student Success
- Bethany Womack, Academic Advisor, Office for Student Success
Staff Promotions
- Josh Legg, promoted to Fabrication Lab Manager, Facilities and Technology
- Belinda Rubio, promoted to Departmental Administrative Coordinator, All Schools and Departments
- Kim Toomey, promoted to Business Officer, College Business Office
“These promotions and additions to our college community will strengthen the culture of collaboration, innovation and support that we work to build every day,” Ned Crankshaw, dean of the UK College of Design, said. “I’m grateful to begin another year alongside our talented faculty and staff, whose dedication continues to help the College of Design grow and better support our students.”
To learn more about employment opportunities at the UK College of Design, visit the UK Jobs site.