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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

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

Cherry blossoms over a walkway

Real Estate Transfer Paths Real estate students Cameron Wilbur, Teera Bangsaruntipya, and Helen Lee give insight into their achievements, academic journeys, and post-graduation plans in a Spring UW Transfer Newsletter. Read More

Students, mentors, and faculty gather in a sunlit, modern event space for the College of Built Environments Mentorship Program Year-End Celebration. A large screen at the front displays a purple UW slide with cherry blossoms and the text “CBE Mentor Program Year-End Celebration.” Tables are full, and a speaker addresses the audience from a podium.

Mentorship Program Hits New High The CBE Mentorship Program paired 352 students with industry mentors for personalized support and career development. Read More

Sarah Chu (left) and Hadley Masiel (right)

Landscape Architecture Student Scholars Congratulations to Sarah Chu (MLA ’25) and Hadley Masiel (BLA ’25) on being named 2025 LAF Olmsted Scholars! Read More