The Fall semester started with high energy and a warm reception as students from architecture, design, games, and planning gathered at the newly renovated Kessler Station in the Games Building for CAP Is Back! Organized by CAP Student Services alongside the college’s four academic departments, the event brought new and returning students together with student […]
Read MoreThe Division of Games within the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Utah is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to its curriculum for the upcoming year. In its continued mission to create a one-of-a-kind learning experience and prepare students for a career in game development and interactive media, the Division is […]
Read MoreEach year, the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) buildings transform into galleries and exhibition spaces to showcase graduating students’ end-of-year projects. From architectural models to Victorian-themed games, innovative design projects to professional planning projects, the students have the opportunity to showcase their hard work and the skills they have mastered while earning their degrees. Division of Games Launch Event Hosted in the undergraduate Games Building on campus, the […]
Read MoreAt the Division of Games Launch event, Games Chair, Dr. Michael Young, announced the creation of the Ralph H. Baer Endowed Lecture, a meaningful tribute to one of the most influential innovators in the history of electronic play. Present for the announcement was Ralph’s son, Mark Baer. The Endowed Lecture is established through the generosity […]
Read MoreAt the end of April, over 400 students walked across the stage in Kingsbury Hall as family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate their success. Graduates from the School of Architecture, Division of Games, Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design, and the City and Metropolitan Planning Department attended separate undergraduate and graduate ceremonies to accommodate the growing […]
Read MoreIn late March, scholarship recipients and donors gathered in the Architecture Building for the College of Architecture and Planning’s annual Gratitude Luncheon, a celebration of scholarship and impact. Centered on the theme, “Champions for Change”, the event featured a gallery walk, student speakers, and highlights from the year. Displays around the Bailey Gallery included School […]
Read MoreThrough the DesignBuildUTAH@Bluff program, School of Architecture students completed the K’é éí hólǫ́ House for a single mother and her child, transforming vision into shelter and collaboration for the community. This milestone marks the program’s 25th residential project, a testament to years of hands-on learning and meaningful impact beyond the many additional projects that have […]
Read MoreIt is not uncommon for College of Architecture and Planning students to spend their weekends focused on their individual projects; however, what recently took place between a Friday night and Monday morning was unique. As part of a charrette competition, Architecture, Design, Games, and Planning students spent their weekend working in interdisciplinary teams to reimagine […]
Read MoreThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) organized a special workshop on higher education’s role in sustainability and resilience. The discussion leaned into the connectedness of environmental issues and approaching sustainability with a holistic mindset. Attending workshops on efforts such as these offer invaluable insights that can inspire action and spark important change. […]
Read MoreJoin Us at the CA+P Research Symposium! Arch Building | March 4, 2025 Each year, the College of Architecture + Planning (CA+P) hosts an exciting event that showcases the groundbreaking research conducted across all four divisions within the college. The CA+P Research Symposium offers a unique platform for faculty, research fellows, and students to present […]
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