Department of Architecture

March 26, 2021

Honoring our Alumnae and Leaders Hazel R. Edwards and Kimberly L. Jones this Women’s History Month

​​​​​​​This Women’s History Month we honor and share the stories of two alumnae who are dedicated College of Engineering and Architecture leaders, Hazel R. Edwards, Ph.D. and Kimberly L. Jones, Ph.D. Department of Architecture Chair Hazel R. Edwards, Ph.D., FAICP (B. Arch. ‘86) made history when she became the first female architecture department chair at Howard University (HU) in 2016. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair Kimberly L. Jones, Ph.D. (BSCE ‘90) is in our spotlight as an alumna who serves and leads her alma mater in various leadership roles. Dr. Jones also serves as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education for the College of Engineering and Architecture.

Category: Alumni, Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Architecture

March 1, 2021

Professor Bradford Grant Receives 2021 ACSA Distinguished Professor Award

Architecture Professor Bradford Grant recently received the 2021 Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Distinguished Professor Award. According to the ASCA website, the ASCA Distinguished Professor Award honors architectural educators for exemplary work in areas such as building design, community collaborations, scholarship, and service.

Category: Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture

February 8, 2021

Alumnus James E. Silcott Elevated to the 2020 AIA College of Fellows

Architecture Alumnus James E. Silcott (B.Arch. ‘57) has been elevated to the 2020 College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). Silcott was selected for his notable contributions to the advancement of architecture education and the profession through his philanthropy and as a role model and leader in public service.

Category: Alumni, Architecture, College of Engineering and Architecture