To learn something, sometimes you have to get your feet wet. Students in Mike Ross’s class, however, are totally immersed, and they are learning more than lessons found in a curriculum. Ross, who teaches jointly…
Disruption is not a bad thing. When it’s applied to a stubborn or outdated belief, disruption is a welcome state. One such myth is that industry and academia cannot—or should not—partner. In 2020, our college…
In November 2021, our School of Design and School of Interior Architecture as well as the School of Art and Art Education department are undergoing reaccreditation through the National Association of Schools of Art and…
"This is about enabling our students to develop empathy, so they can design for others with different realities than their own." Students in our School of Interior Architecture are spanning the globe with their studio…
The Tennessee RiverLine announced on Oct. 22 that it is welcoming five river communities as its 2022 Tennessee RiverTowns Program cohort, bringing the total number of people engaged in the program to 1 million. Five…
Architecture students, led by Distinguished Lecturer James Rose, are embarking on a project that will benefit the Knoxville community--especially those who spend time on the Tennessee River--for years to come. In early October 2021, Rose's…
First-year students in our School of Design are thinking beyond a two-dimensional world. They are even designing beyond 3D. Our students are learning to incorporate 4D in their innovative designs. In 2020, assistant professor Kimberly…
The unique and innovative BarberMcMurry Endowed Professorship has brought acclaimed architects to the college since 2013, and this year is no exception. The College of Architecture and Design is pleased to announce Jenny Wu and…
“I am excited to work with students to explore the natural and cultural dynamics of the river and develop strategies for resilient and sustainable design and land management.” -Pippa Brashear, SCAPE Landscape Architecture __ The…
The School of Interior Architecture announces that Misri Patel has been named visiting assistant professor of practice and fellow. Patel brings a diverse base of research to the school that focuses on material systems, computational…
