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Design Symposium Undercommoning The Urban Campus

The Undercommoning the Urban Campus Symposium brings together scholars from art, architecture, public history, and urbanism to examine the histories, reckonings, and futures of the modern urban university. Exploring themes such as campus as “UniverCity,” monumentality, and town–gown relations, the symposium creates a forum for dialogue across disciplines. Open to all, it will be of special interest to students and faculty in design, social sciences, and cultural studies.

Fugate appointed as KY Housing Corporation-Groves Endowed Professor

Jeff Fugate, associate professor of extension in the University of Kentucky School of Architecture, has been named the Kentucky Housing Corporation-John Russell Groves Endowed Professor of Housing. The professorship was established in 2002 to promote research into affordable housing design and delivery.

Design Lecture Series Florian Idenburg

Join us for a lecture on Friday, October 17 with Florian Idenburg, co-founder of the New York architectural design firm SO–IL. 

Franklin D. Israel: A Life in Architecture Book Talk with Todd Gannon

Join us for a talk by Todd Gannon, author and professor of architecture at Ohio State University, as he discusses his recent book Franklin D. Israel: A Life in Architecture. 

Managing Mass Timber Exhibition & Seminars

The College of Design, in partnership with the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Pigman College of Engineering, invites you to attend Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future. The multi-day event includes an interactive exhibit that will be on display in the Gray Design Building October 6-8, as well as a series of educational seminars October 6 and 7, led by Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., and Lameck Onsarigo, Ph.D., of Kent State University. 

Design Lecture Series Mark von Hof-Zogrotzki

Join us on Friday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Biagi Forum for a lecture with Mark von Hof-Zogrotzki, Vice President of Global Architecture and Development for MillerKnoll. 

Heinrichs named Director of International Studies

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Johanna Heinrichs, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture, as Director of International Studies for the College.

Two CoD students named to 2025-2026 sustainability internship cohort

The sustainability internship program has been around since 2016, giving undergraduates the opportunity to engage with others through campus projects, research, and outreach within sustainability. Each intern works within a unit within the sustainability department, strengthening their professional and technical skills while enhancing their leadership skills.

UK to induct design alum into 2025 Hall of Distinguished Alumni

On Sept. 12, the University of Kentucky will induct 20 alumni into the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Alumni, including one College of Design alum. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world.  The prestigious event, held every five years, is the highest recognition bestowed by the UK Alumni Association. Since its establishment in 1965, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni has celebrated graduates whose professional achievements and community service exemplify the impact of a UK education. 

UK CoD announces Fall 2025 hires and promotions

The University of Kentucky College of Design is pleased to announce faculty promotions, new appointments and staff additions for the Fall 2025 semester, underscoring the College’s 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.