Alumni

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ALUMNI

WHAT STARTS HERE

When you become part of the School of Architecture community, you join one of the largest, most renowned alumni networks in the world. 

Graduates of the School of Architecture exemplify our university’s motto “What starts here changes the world” and throughout our 100-year history, UTSOA alumni have influenced and shaped the built environment, advancing our disciplines and the future of design. 

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STAY CONNECTED

Once a Longhorn, always a Longhorn. Stay connected to UT Austin and the School of Architecture long after you graduate. Here's how:

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ALUMNI RESOURCES

Whether you're looking to hire UTSOA students, or tap into UT Austins alumni networks, as an alumnus you can take advantage of a multitude of recruiting, job search, and networking services offered by both the School of Architecture and the University.  

MAKE A GIFT

Gifts of any amount can help our students prepare to shape the future of the built environment. Whether you want to support scholarships, encourage research, invest in technology, or provide unrestricted support, we have giving opportunities that align with your interests. 

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ALUMNI NEWS

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Four Longhorns Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows 

The prestigious designation recognizes architects who have made significant contributions to the profession.
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UT Architecture Library Named for Texas’ First Black Architect

The University of Texas at Austin honors the legacy of John S. Chase, the first Black graduate of the School of Architecture, by renaming the Architecture and Planning Library in his honor, thanks to a $5 million gift from Chase's family to support future generations of architects and planners.
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Spring 2025 Public Programming

The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture’s Spring 2025 Lecture Series aims to create and explore discourse on critical topics within the study and practice of architecture, design, planning and the built environment.

ALUMNI PROFILES

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    BUNDLE UP!<br>▪️ By Andy Bako (@ab.ad.co)<br>.<br>.<br>.
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    On April 1, distinguished Visiting Professor Luis E. Carranza (@l_carranza) joins us for the lecture, “The Echo Chamber: Luis Barragán and the Avant-Garde.” <br>
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    On April 1, distinguished Visiting Professor Luis E. Carranza (@l_carranza) joins us for the lecture, “The Echo Chamber: Luis Barragán and the Avant-Garde.”

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    On March 30, architect, interior designer and Visiting Professor Virginia San Fratello (@vasfsf) presents “From Code to Craft.” <br>
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    On March 30, architect, interior designer and Visiting Professor Virginia San Fratello (@vasfsf) presents “From Code to Craft.”

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    Unboxing our baby bots 🤖🤖 Not easy getting two 1,000 lb. boxes down into our Robotics Lab, but they’re worth the effort. If you’re registered to attend our Grad Open House, you’ll get to see them in action!
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    Unboxing our baby bots 🤖🤖 Not easy getting two 1,000 lb. boxes down into our Robotics Lab, but they’re worth the effort. If you’re registered to attend our Grad Open House, you’ll get to see them in action!

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    Scenes from Michael Moynihan's exhibition "Simulating Democracy: Housing and Computation in Modern Latin America." 📺 🗺️
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    Scenes from Michael Moynihan's exhibition "Simulating Democracy: Housing and Computation in Modern Latin America." 📺 🗺️

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    This semester, British designers, researchers, and studio partners Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby joined us for a week-long workshop with students titled "Designing for a World of Many Worlds." <br>
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    This semester, British designers, researchers, and studio partners Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby joined us for a week-long workshop with students titled "Designing for a World of Many Worlds."

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    Five studios. 62 students. One collaborative exhibition showcasing the evolving landscape of Montopolis. <br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.
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    Five studios. 62 students. One collaborative exhibition showcasing the evolving landscape of Montopolis.
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    Join us on March 2 to hear architect and urbanist Paola Viganò's lecture, "Rethinking the project of space: A book, an atlas, and a couple of projects." <br>
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    Join us on March 2 to hear architect and urbanist Paola Viganò's lecture, "Rethinking the project of space: A book, an atlas, and a couple of projects."

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    On Feb. 25, editor Sue Ann Kahn joins us for a conversation with Professor Kevin Alter. Kahn is the daughter of Louis I. Kahn. For over three decades, she's advocated for the preservation and restoration of her father’s architecture. <br>
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    On Feb. 25, editor Sue Ann Kahn joins us for a conversation with Professor Kevin Alter. Kahn is the daughter of Louis I. Kahn. For over three decades, she's advocated for the preservation and restoration of her father’s architecture.