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Awards

Faculty

School of Architecture

School of Landscape Architecture and Planning

Jun 10, 2025

Clare Robinson and Kelly Eitzen Smith honored with 2025 Darryl B. Dobras Awards

Clare Robinson and Kelly Eitzen Smith are the 2025 recipients of the Darryl B. Dobras Awards for Excellence. Robinson was recognized for her leadership in the School of Architecture, while Eitzen Smith was honored for her work supporting accreditation and assessment in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning.

Heritage Conservation

Student Profile

Student Work

Students

Jun 02, 2025

Architecture Student Helps Reconstruct Ancient Greek History

Architecture student Gene King is helping digitally reconstruct ancient Greek buildings at Mt. Lykaion, Greece, using a mix of classical research and modern tools like AutoCAD. Her work blends design, history, and technology, and has reshaped how she views modern architecture.

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Community Initiatives

School of Architecture

School of Landscape Architecture and Planning

May 23, 2025

Drachman Institute celebrates community partners, impact

The Drachman Institute recognized 28 community leaders nominated by CAPLA faculty for their outstanding collaboration and leadership across diverse organizations. These awardees represent a wide range of sectors, including local government, nonprofits, and tribal communities, highlighting the strong partnerships fostered through the Drachman Institute.