Travis Rose

Senior Lecturer

Travis Rose is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Kentucky's College of Design, where he expertly blends a rich academic foundation with extensive field experience to inspire the next generation of preservationists. At the University of Kentucky since 2012, Rose has made significant contributions through practical research, securing grants for groundbreaking sustainability projects, and leading community engagement initiatives that underscore the relevance of historic preservation in a contemporary and diverse society. His commitment to education, combined with a hands-on approach to preservation, underscores his role as a bridge between the preservation of the past and the innovation of the future.

Rose holds an MFA in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Anderson University. His professional background includes experience as an architectural field surveyor and serving as the executive director of a historic house museum.