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Ken Yocom and Polly Olsen stand together in Burke Meadow during a cultural burn, surrounded by smoke and open grassland.

Ken Yocom Named CBE Dean He brings a student-centered vision and a deep commitment to addressing housing, climate, infrastructure, and equity through collaboration and practice. Read More

image of snake in purple on cherry blossom background lunar new year

From the Dean: Happy Year of the Snake! As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we are reminded of the powerful themes of reflection, growth, and personal transformation that this Lunar New Year brings. The Snake, known for its wisdom, adaptability, and strategic approach, encourages us to embrace new opportunities and navigate challenges with grace and resilience. Read More

Ken Yocom walks beside landscape architecture master’s student Eric Alipio, who is operating a torch wagon during a cultural burn at Burke Meadow.

Restoring Burke Meadow Through Shared Stewardship Fifty students, faculty, and staff—including from Landscape Architecture—participated in a cultural burn, applying Indigenous practices to support restoration and renewal of the meadow. Read More

Ken Yocom

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 with purple background

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

Renee Cheng

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

Two students at a football game holding a sign that says "It's a great day to be a dawg"

From the Dean: September 2023 As we usher in another academic year at the College of Built Environments, I want to extend a warm welcome back to all our faculty, staff, and students. Read More

Snow on the UW campus at the back of Architecture Hall

From the Dean: January 2023 After adopting our strategic framework nearly two years ago in 2021, the beginning of the year offers us a great opportunity to reflect and celebrate on what we have accomplished so far and where we plan to go. To learn more about our college’s efforts and outcomes towards these goals, please see the strategic plan implementation progress report. Read More