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Gray Design Building, Architecture Alum Honored for Preservation Efforts

Haley Simpkins
 May 21, 2025
Alumni, Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation

The Gray Design Building and University of Kentucky College of Design alumnus Randall Vaughn were honored during the 2025 Blue Grass Trust Preservation Awards on May 18.

Kevin Gough speaks to the students during the Capitol tour.

Design Students and Faculty Tour Kentucky State Capitol Renovation with Champlin | EOP

Haley Simpkins
 May 16, 2025
Alumni, Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Product Design

On Thursday, May 15, students and faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Design had a unique opportunity to tour the Kentucky State Capitol Building, currently undergoing a $260 million, multi-year renovation. The guided tour was hosted by UK Design alums Principal Architect Kevin Gough (BArch, 1999) and Project Designer Afif Alahmad (BArch, 2018; MArch, 2020) of Champlin | EOP, the firm overseeing the ambitious restoration of this iconic structure. 

Full Spectrum exhibition graphic

Exhibition to celebrate a transformative year in the Gray Design Building

Haley Simpkins
 May 5, 2025
Alumni, Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, Product Design, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky invites the public to experience “Full Spectrum: A Year in the Making in the College of Design and Landscape Architecture,” a dynamic exhibition commemorating the first full academic year inside the Gray Design Building. 

Daniel Vivian 25-26 University Research Professor

Daniel Vivian named 2025-26 University Research Professor

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 25, 2025
College of Design, Historic Preservation, Research, University of Kentucky

Today, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved Associate Professor Daniel Vivian as the College of Design’s University Research Professor for the 2025-26 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes research excellence across all UK colleges. 

One Day Web

One Day for UK

Apr 24, 2025
Alumni, Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Product Design, University of Kentucky

Join us on One Day for UK — our 24-hour giving event — where Wildcats and friends unite to fuel opportunity, ignite change and ensure that Ev’ry Wildcat star will shine across Kentucky and beyond.

Spring 2025 Grad Composites

Graduate Composite Photos | Session 2

Apr 18, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Product Design

If you are a Spring or Summer 2025 graduate, stop by anytime between 12-1 pm to get your headshot taken for the class composite that will be displayed in the Gray Design Building. These are NOT cap and gown photos; casual dress is preferred. 

Spring 2025 Grad Composites

Graduate Composite Photos | Session 1

Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Product Design

If you are a Spring 2025 graduate, stop by anytime between 12-1 pm to get your headshot taken for the class composite that will be displayed in the Gray Design Building. These are NOT cap and gown photos; casual dress is preferred. 

Shaker Village Work Weekend

Window Repair Workshop at Shaker Village

Mar 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
College of Design, Historic Preservation, Research

The Department of Historic Preservation is holding a work weekend at Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, one of Kentucky's best known National Historic Landmarks. In this workshop, students will sand, prime, and learn how to reglaze historic wooden windows. 

2025 Design career fair promo image

Register for the 2025 Design Career Fair

Haley Simpkins
 Feb 18, 2025
Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, Product Design, University of Kentucky

Student registration is open on Handshake for the 2025 University of Kentucky Design Career Fair, happening 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 in the Gatton Student Center. 

2025 Design career fair promo image

2025 Design Career Fair

Feb 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Alumni, Architecture, College of Design, Historic Preservation, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, Product Design, University of Kentucky

The 2025 Design Career Fair returns to the Gatton Student Center on Friday, February 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The annual event, to be held in the student center's Grand Ballroom and Social Staircase area, marks the seventh career fair for the College of Design, and the third in partnership with the Department of Landscape Architecture.

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