All (190) Alumni & Industry (15)Architecture (19)Climate (14)Community (17)Construction Management (15)Dean (5)Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (13)Faculty (25)Honors & Awards (9)In the Media (23)Landscape Architecture (18)News (40)Real Estate (13)Research (17)Students (15)Urban Design & Planning (16) Dean (5) A Leader Shaped by Curiosity and Community Guiding the College of Built Environments (CBE) through transition, the Interim Dean exemplifies resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to fostering community and lifelong learning. Read More Ken Yocom Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Built Environments Ken Yocom, Professor and Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, has agreed to serve as interim dean of the College of Built Environments, effective October 12, 2024. Read More Dean Cheng Leaving the College of Built Environments Renée Cheng, John and Rosalind Jacobi Family Endowed Dean, will be leaving UW in early October for a new leadership role at Arizona State University. Read More In her own words: Dean Renée Cheng Dean Renée Cheng shares her journey as a woman in architecture, offering valuable insight into how her perspective has shaped her path. Read More Building equity: A talk with Renée Cheng, new dean of the UW College of Built Environments Renée Cheng comes to UW from the University of Minnesota, where she was professor and associate dean of its school of architecture and design. A licensed architect, Cheng is a leader in the American Institute of Architects and advocates for equity in the architecture field and practices related to the built environment. Read More
