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Roman architecture UW Alumna Betty Torrell Named 2025 Fulbright Scholar UW alumna Betty R. Torrell (M. Arch ’81) has been named a 2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar for her research on design pedagogy, identity and culture. Read More
graduates Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are proud to celebrate a remarkable group of architects, planners, designers, developers, and builders who have embodied care, collaboration, and responsibility. Read More
Dubs giving a high five Honoring CBE Faculty & Staff The 2025 awardees represent the best of who we are—supporting students, advancing our programs, and making a lasting impact through teaching, service, and leadership. 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
Dancers perform with veils at the newly opened Sylvan Theater in 1922 Designed in 1921. Still Standing. In 1921, a UW architecture student reimagined the future of four historic columns from the university’s original building. His winning design became Sylvan Grove Theater — a lasting space of reflection, memory, and student legacy. | Seattle Times Read More
Odle Middle School Bellevue, WA Celebrating 3MT Success Master’s student Lakshmipriya Rajakumar was named a finalist in UW’s Three Minute Thesis competition for her research on optimizing daylight and visual comfort in schools. Read More
Group of students smiling MSRE Students at PNW Challenge Fourteen students recently completed the 2025 Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge, pitching real-world development proposals to industry leaders. Read More
Architecture Hall at the University of Washington, showcasing its iconic architecture with a blend of historic and modern design elements. CBE Roll of Honor Announced This year's distinguished honorees are Ms. L. Jane Hastings, Mr. Benjamin F. McAdoo, Jr., Professor David E. Miller, and Professor Anne Vernez Moudon. Read More
Team of rowers cheering with trophy CBE Student Part of Rowing Success Congratulations to Ryan Martin, a BA in Architectural Studies student, for helping the UW men’s rowing team win the 2025 IRA National Championship. Read More