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Fall trees on UW campus Welcoming a New Academic Year at CBE Welcome to a new academic year at CBE! A message from Dean Ken Yocom. Read More
student building snowperson Welcoming the New Year From student and faculty achievements to the collaborations that bring our work to life, there’s so much to celebrate in the work we’re doing together. Read More
Dean Yocom with students A New School Year Begins Dean Ken Yocom shares a message of optimism, gratitude, and purpose as the College of Built Environments begins a new academic year. Read More
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