College of Architecture and Urban Studies

OUR CHALLENGES
Today, more than ever, we depend on manmade environments and products to sustain and advance society. In our rapidly changing world, there is a need to understand and mold the constructed world through acts of creation, design, construction, and analysis. These forces give meaning and value to the built environments that shape our lives.

OUR STRENGTHS
The College of Architecture and Urban Studies is uniquely poised not only to study -- but also to influence -- the future. Our college boasts a unique portfolio of innovative programs, coupled with a practical approach to education that is focused on inventing the future. We encourage our students to think creatively, conceive innovative approaches to real world issues, and develop a global citizen philosophy that serves them and society well.

OUR SOLUTIONS
Some of our most successful projects are the result of fusing our pragmatic approach to education with our dedication to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Cross-disciplinary projects demonstrate the college's focus on community, the environment, and sustainability. Our researchers and educators focus on our world's top issues, including social transformation, innovative technologies, complex systems, energy, green technology, and community support.

WORKING TOGETHER TO INVENT THE FUTURE
To keep pace with our students, faculty members, and researchers who are focusing on society's future, the College of Architecture and Urban Studies has ambitious plans for the future -- plans that will come to fruition through the campaign. We will continue to improve and expand our programs for the good of our students and faculty members, as well as those who benefit from our work.

OUR CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: $12 MILLION

• Professorships: $2.5 million
• Graduate student fellowships: $500,000
• Junior faculty fellowships: $500,000
• Senior faculty fellowships: $750,000
• Libraries: $250,000
• Programs: $7.5 million

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE: $1.5 MILLION

• Scholarships: $1.25 million
• Multicultural initiatives: $250,000

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: $7.75 MILLION

• Research and Demonstration facility: $3 million
• CESA: $2 million
• Myers-Lawson School of Construction facility: $2.5 million

• Equipment: $250,000

ONGOING AND FUTURE SUPPORT: $5 MILLION

TOTAL: $26.25 MILLION

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