CAPLA Students Explore Smart Cities and Global Planning Innovation in Japan
Led by faculty member Brian Bidolli, the CAPLA Study Abroad program “Cities of the Future: Japan” combined classroom learning with site visits in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. Students explored smart cities and sustainable urban development through lectures, professional meetings, cultural excursions, and visits to cutting-edge institutions. The program offered an immersive experience that connected theory with practice while deepening students’ global perspective on planning and design.
Building Meaningful Relationships: Matt Emory, Senior Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Inspired by the creativity and drive of CAPLA students, Matt Emory, senior undergraduate academic advisor, is passionate about building meaningful relationships and supporting students in reaching their goals.
Architecture and Environmental Sciences Professor Nader Chalfoun Honored as Arizona Champion
Professor of Architecture and Environmental Sciences Nader Chalfoun has been honored as an Arizona Champion.
Architecture Lecturer Featured in The New York Times for Residential Lighting and Interior Design Project
Claudia Kappl-Joy, lecturer in architecture, was featured for her lighting design and interior work in a January 28, 2020 article in The New York Times about a custom mountain home designed in 2014 and completed in 2019.
Opening Doors to a Bright Future: Juliana Seymour ’20 B.Arch
Juliana Seymour '20 B.Arch landed her internship at Swaim Associates thanks to the CAPLA Job Interview Fair.
Coverdell Fellow Profile: Hunter Lohse '22 MLA
Hunter Lohse served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines before joining CAPLA's Master of Landscape Architecture program.
Planning Professor Ladd Keith Discusses Extreme Heat and Climate Change on America Adapts Podcast
Assistant Professor of Planning Ladd Keith was featured on America Adapts: The Climate Change Podcast.
In the Gallery | Judith Chafee: Framing the Desert
Associate Professor of Architecture Christopher Domin and Tucson Architect Kathryn McGuire Showcase the Work of Judith Chafee
Building Experience in the Field: Diego Zell ’23 B.Arch
Bachelor of Architecture student Diego Zell's first internship was with Chasse Building Team, an internship he landed thanks to CAPLA's Job Interview Fair.
Planned Gift Honors Former CAPLA Dean
David and Lauren Moore have established three endowed scholarships named for Chuck Albanese, who was formerly dean of CAPLA.
Coverdell Fellow Profile: Julian Griffee '20 MS Urban Planning
Julian Griffee served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Albania before joining CAPLA's Master of Urban Planning program.