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University of Kentucky College of Design, Gray Design Building receives highest AIA Kentucky award

Haley Simpkins Nov 13, 2024

The Kentucky chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized the University of Kentucky College of Design and its new home in the Gray Design Building with a 2024 Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design.

Universal Design Certificate Interest Meeting

Nov 20, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The School of Interiors is the academic home for the 12-hour Universal Design Certificate program, offered in partnership with UK's Human Development Institute. Emphasizing access, equity, ease of use, and legibility, the principles of Universal Design directly relate to the design of environments across scale from product to interior to building to place.

Faculty Research Colloquium

Oct 30, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 1pm for the next Faculty Research Colloquium.

College of Design 2024 Lyman T. Johnson award recipients

Haley Simpkins Oct 14, 2024

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association, in partnership with the UK Office for Community Relations honored two members of the UK College of Design community during the 33rd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon.

Doug Naselroad | Lecture and Panel Discussion

Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The Department of Historic Preservation invites you to a lecture and discussion about cultural heritage and recovery with Doug Naselroad, Master Luthier for the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company.

Swanson selected as Lewis Honors College Faculty Fellow

Sep 19, 2024

Liz Swanson, associate professor in the School of Architecture and Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the College of Design, was one of six professors selected as inaugural Faculty Fellows for the Lewis Honors College. The program "celebrates excellence in teaching and supports LHC students in the university’s degree-granting colleges through new opportunities in coursework, field trips and speakers."