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Tsai Lu Liu Appointed Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tsai Lu Liu has been appointed dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) at Virginia Tech, effective Jul. Tsai Lu Liu Liu is the head of the Department of Graphic Design and Industrial Design at North Carolina State University.

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Product Design Student Wins Gold in 2022 Architecture and Design Collection Awards

College for Creative Study

CCS junior Camila Lerena won gold in the Architecture and Design Collection Awards (ADC) for her conceptual design of a chair that can be passed down through generations. Product Design ADC amila Lerena Architecture and Design Collection Awards CCS Detroit Furniture

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CCS alumnus named Higher Education Educator of the Year in West Virginia

College for Creative Study

Alumni Fine Arts Architecture Art & Design Art Practice CCS Detroit Fairmount State Joel Dugan West VirginiaThe post CCS alumnus named Higher Education Educator of the Year in West Virginia appeared first on College for Creative Studies.

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KIWANA MCCLUNG

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McClung serves as an associate professor in the School of Architecture and Design. She earned a bachelor’s degree in arts and humanities from Southern University in Baton Rouge and a Master of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University.

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AMBER WILEY

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale University, a master’s in architectural history from the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D.

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Prevention and Taking Action: Designing Schools for Students and Safety

Clark Nesxen

Architecture Design Education K-12While bullying, mental health, and other acts of violence are all too common in schools today, designers have shown that smart and subtle preventive steps can make a big difference.

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SHARON P. PITT

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She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech. Sharon P. Pitt Sharon P. Pitt has been appointed Brown University’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer.

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ANN-MARIE KNOBLAUCH

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Ann-Marie Knoblauch Ann-Marie Knoblauch has been named director of the School of Visual Arts, part of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech.

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Q&A with Clark Nexsen Computational Designer Ryan Johnson

Clark Nesxen

Ryan Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, has been a champion of technology in architecture since teaching himself how to create a script in 2013. In essence, it’s automating aspects of architectural design and our process by writing a computer script, or code.

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Designing Successful Renovations for Federal Clients

Clark Nesxen

From updating building infrastructure systems to meeting both the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, it is essentially universal for renovation projects to run into challenges related to designing within the existing structure.

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How to Apply WELL for Better Design Outcomes

Clark Nesxen

Wellness Architecture Commercial Higher Education K-12The business case for prioritizing occupant well-being in building design is compelling.

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Top Design Trends for Health Sciences Education Facilities

Clark Nesxen

Wellness Architecture Education Healthcare Higher EducationPhrases like “patient-centered care” and “team-based care” are indicative of the shift that has taken place in healthcare delivery over the last decade.

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Promoting Student & Teacher Wellness through K-12 School Design

Clark Nesxen

Wellness Architecture Engineering K-12School design that prioritizes wellness enables the learning environment to support the whole student – physiologically, emotionally, and intellectually.

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Achieving Resiliency Through Integrated Design

Clark Nesxen

Some examples of discipline-specific mitigation measures may include: Architectural: Site selection, placement, and elevation for storm resilience, wet and dry floodproofing for storm resilience, higher roof albedo and better building insulation for extreme heat resilience, higher wind rated roofs.

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5 Questions with an Expert: Jennifer Heintz on Community Centers

Clark Nesxen

Architecture is about meeting needs for people and I think community centers are essentially as close to that definition as you can get. Architecture Community Design Sports & Recreation

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How Design Can Support Student Wellness on Higher Ed Campuses

Clark Nesxen

Wellness Architecture Design Education Higher EducationOver the last year, the pandemic has spotlighted the importance of promoting student well-being through a holistic system of environments and resources.

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K-12 Design: Career & Technical Education Spaces that Improve Student Outcomes

Clark Nesxen

Architecture Education K-12According to a 2019 study by the U.S. Department of Education, students who focused on career and technical education (CTE) during high school had higher annual median earnings eight years after graduation than students who did not.

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Strategies for Commercial Office Design that Contribute to Economic Development

Clark Nesxen

Architecture CommercialEvery city has economic development goals, and a strategy behind them. And while each city is unique, those that thrive tend to share intentional connections between commerce, recreation, community, and culture.

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Black History Month – The Work and Importance of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)

Clark Nesxen

According to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), only 2% of licensed architects in the United States are Black or African American, and fewer than one in five new architects identify as a racial or ethnic minority.

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California College of the Arts to Receive $4.7 Million to Support Diversity, Equity, and Innovation in Arts and Design

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Almost half of the total will come from architecture firm Gensler and the Gensler family. California College of the Arts (CCA) will receive $4.7 million from four organizations to support diversity, equity, and innovation in the arts and design fields.

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Spaces of Belonging: Schools Look to Design to Help First-Gen Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And campus architecture and design firms are coming up with ways, both subtle and bold, to help first-gen students succeed. Over half of undergraduate students in the U.S. are the first in their family to attend an institution of higher learning.

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A Visionary Urban Planner

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Elson Professor at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Architecture. Before UVA, he served at Columbia University, where he was a tenured professor in the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation; a director of the urban planning Ph.D.

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Intertidal Objects: A Design Solution for Coastal Erosion

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Carter is an assistant professor in the school of architecture at RPI. Coastlines are a battleground in the face of sea level rise. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week, Marcus Carter explains why design matters.

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A Design Solution for Coastal Erosion: Academic Minute

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Today on the Academic Minute , part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Week: Marcus Carter, assistant professor in the school of architecture, explains why design matters in battling coastline erosion. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. Is this diversity newsletter?: Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?: Trending: Live Updates: liveupdates0

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Seed Investments Fund 15 Research Collaborations Between Virginia Tech and Minority-Serving Institutions

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This year is the first time for California State University Channel Islands, and Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture and Myers-Lawson School of Construction. “It’s

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Top Cities in Ireland to Study or Intern Abroad

AIFS Abroad

You’ll find modern, student-centric facilities and incredible historic landmarks on full display — from the astounding ruins of Maynooth Castle to the gothic-style architecture of St.

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Metaverse explained for University Leaders: What is currently possible within the Metaverse? 2/4

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

These include 3D visualisations of the human body for medical purposes, and of engineering and architectural designs that aid a deeper understanding of structure. I am not selling anything here.

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Bringing Marketing’s Vision to Life with Computational Design: 2022 Holiday Card Story

Clark Nesxen

It involves codifying information and interactions between elements for a specific process, enabling professionals in fields like architecture and engineering to design and engineer buildings more efficiently, accurately, and effectively.

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Cooper Union Reinstates Student Show It Barred

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“I believe the Cooper Union should terminate this exhibition and put a pause on its courses on Soviet and Russian architecture,” Anker wrote. ” In announcing that the show would not open, Hayley Eber, acting dean of Cooper Union’s architecture school, said the institution needed “time and space” to make “an informed decision on moving forward.

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8 Film and TV Locations to Visit Around the World

AIFS Abroad

The intricate architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens created the perfect backdrop for the show’s dramatic scenes. You can explore more stunning Andalusian architecture when you study abroad in Seville. Last Updated on March 10, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Lights, camera… travel?

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The Metaverse explained for university leaders: opportunities and decisions ahead (4/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

The more insightful money has been focussed on the immediacy of the experience rather than the grand architectural gesture. Who should universities watch? The question is to what extent universities feel the need to step into the developmental space around XR technologies, and who should they be watching. Which evolutionary pathways will win out is unknown. Meta/Facebook has brand identification with the Metaverse concept in its advocacy of VR.

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15 Destinations to Intern Abroad this Fall 

AIFS Abroad

You can experience architectural wonders, cutting-edge culinary trends, and unmatched sophistication this fall with an internship in France. Internship placements are plentiful here in industries like business, marketing, communications, fashion, art, design and architecture.

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BAMIT Community Advancement Project (BCAP) Fund

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ACE Reviews a Year of High Policy Hopes and Small Accomplishments

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Although the world of higher education achieved some policy victories this year, its grandest ambitions were frustrated, according to a public policy year-in-review panel hosted Monday by the American Council on Education (ACE).

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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2023

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MIT also placed second in five subject areas: Accounting and Finance; Architecture/Built Environment; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; and Economics and Econometrics. MIT News Office | March 22, 2023 QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No.

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Cooper Union Reinstates Student Show It Barred

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“I believe the Cooper Union should terminate this exhibition and put a pause on its courses on Soviet and Russian architecture,” Anker wrote.

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4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time & Money

Great College Advice

“Atmospherics”: geography, campus setting, architecture, landscaping, Admissibility: how likely are you to be accepted? College campus visits are a ritual. A rite of passage. A requirement. And they also are mostly a waste of time and money.

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6 Reasons You Need to Go to Barcelona

AIFS Abroad

With its Mediterranean climate, Modernist architecture and bustling business center, it isn’t hard to see why. Architecture  . Photos just don’t do justice to these architectural marvels – you need to experience the beauty of these surreal buildings for yourself!

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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We very intentionally try to avoid reaffirming traditional, imperial, or colonialist power structures, where students might go to the Global North and say, 'Oh yes, great achievements in history, architecture, culture, economy,' and to the Global South and say: 'Hm, not quite there yet.

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Bay State College Loses Accreditation Appeal

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Ambow Education, which has headquarters in China and the Cayman Islands, also owns the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego, which is likewise under scrutiny from accreditors. Bay State College has lost its appeal to maintain accreditation. The New England Commission of Higher Education stripped the for-profit Massachusetts college of its accreditation in January, but administrators had hoped to retain it upon appeal.

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Where You Should Travel Next Year Based on Your Zodiac Sign 

AIFS Abroad

Like you, this Hungarian capital is a master of contrasts, with trendy ruin bars mixing with grandiose architecture. When you travel to Florence, you’ll be surrounded by culinary delights and world-class art and architecture. Last Updated on December 20, 2022 by Cat Rogliano.

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Landscapes of Learning for Unknown Futures: Prospects for Space in Higher Education

SRHE

The third and final Symposium draws on the lens of Assemblages to examine the expanding spectra of both learning spaces (including their architecture and materiality) and the pedagogical approaches that are being adopted within them.

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Study Abroad Day 2023: In Your Own Words 

AIFS Abroad

Happy Study Abroad Day 2023! Taking place annually on the last Monday in February, this national holiday aims to bring awareness to the benefits and lasting impact of international education.