College of Architecture

Spring Newsletter

Highlights in This Edition

News from around the college

Former Students

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Friends Build School for Hometown

Two Aggies who grew up together in Medina Valley ISD now lead the construction of the district's $264 million campus.

Read about their project

Research

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Faculty Volunteer for Kerr Together

Analysis from the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center helps uncover flood-related business impacts in Central Texas ahead of the summer season.

Learn what researchers found

Research

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AI in Historic Preservation

The Center for Heritage Conservation’s 2026 symposium brought researchers and practitioners together to discuss AI’s most useful roles and its limits in the field.

Recap event takeaways

Campus

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Aggies Turn Ideas Into Innovations

The Innovation Ideas Competition and Research Program (I2CRP) pairs undergraduates with faculty to develop practical innovations in two semesters.

Explore student innovations

Faculty & Staff

Charles Culp celebrates alongside college leaders.

Culp Named Distinguished Professor

With innovations that generated over $1 billion in revenue and research that saved hundreds of millions in energy costs, Culp’s influence reaches far beyond campus.

See all faculty and staff news

Students

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COA Celebrates 551 Graduates

Students from across the college were honored on May 9 at Reed Arena during undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies.

Read more student news

On Your Radar

A residential area with a home and trailer is heavily flooded.

The Cost of Being Safe or Cheap

Dr. Ivis Garcia, an associate professor of urban planning, discusses the challenges of balancing affordability and safety in flood-prone areas.

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Upcoming Events

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This Summer Around the College

Discover upcoming events in the college community, including summer camps, industry events and alumni gatherings across Texas and beyond.

Explore upcoming events

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