Dr. Saman Jamshidi is an assistant professor in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Architecture. His areas of interest include wayfinding, healthcare design, evidence-based design, architectural technology, and sustainability. His past work includes research on the influence of the hospital environment on reducing fall risk among patients, improving patient outcomes, and rural healthcare. He is…
Congratulations to this year's 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ winners of the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge: Sebastian Rubi – Architecture Junior Gage Glass – Entertainment Engineering and Design Senior
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ architecture student Judy Shaban has been accepted into the Summer Academy in Architecture and Urban Studies program in Paris, which will take place from June 23 to August 1, 2025. As part of the program, she will intern with Reid Brewin Architectes (RB-A), a global firm specializing in technology-driven projects such as research centers, laboratories, and sustainable workspaces. The Summer…
This year's College of Fine Art's graduation ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18 in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. A small reception on the plaza will follow. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating class. Q: Where and when does the ceremony take place? A: The Graduation…
Congratulations to architecture student Tyler Addie who has been selected as a participant in this year’s CriticalMass 2025 event at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Tyler will travel to Charlotte in April to participate in this incredible opportunity to present her thesis project, engage in critical discourse on architectural research and design, and connect with other…
Generative AI—love it or hate it—is transforming the creative landscape. It challenges long-held notions of control, agency, and creative burden, while amplifying core elements of creative work like iteration and divergent thinking. The interactive conversation in this a2ru webinar featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ architecture professor Joshua Vermillion, on a panel with other experts, invites participants to…
We are thrilled to share that Daniel Joseph Chenin, FAIA has been elevated to the AIA College of Fellows—a distinction that recognizes architects who have made a significant and lasting impact on the profession. This honor is one of the highest within the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is granted to individuals whose work has advanced architecture and society on a national level.…
Dear CFA Colleagues and Community Friends: Welcome back for the Spring 2025 semester! I hope all of you had wonderful and restorative holidays. The College of Fine Arts community has a very exciting spring semester on the horizon. Most importantly, we continue to value and encourage thinking about the concept of abundance in our educational and artistic work, and in the way we perceive life’s…
Spring 2025 Lecture Series: Challenges and Solutions of Contemporary Urbanism You are invited to attend the SPRING 2025 International Lecture Program of the online lectures at the Las Vegas School of Architecture. All online lectures will be moderated by Professor Steffen Lehmann, are public and free with no registration required.  Thursday, Feb 6, from 10 am to 11.15 am Pacific…
After a successful test screening of his independent horror film "Dolly," in FDH 109, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Rod Blackhurst returned to campus in November to collaborate with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Film students on a proof-of-concept short for his next project, "A Very Lovely Girl." Working closely with Professors May May Luong, Jason Edmiston, Tom Bjelic and Adam Paul, Blackhurst led a team of students…-
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Film participated in the Las Vegas debut of the American Film Market in November as the exclusive internship provider to participating sales and production companies. We interviewed two interns about their experiences at this major industry event, held over five days at the Palms Casino Resort. Junior Laila Duffy and Senior Ani Rogy both reflected on their AFM internships where they were…
The AIA Nevada Design and Service Awards Gala was held recently and among the many highlights, Professor Glenn Nowak was awarded the Silver Medal - the highest honor that AIA Nevada can bestow on an individual architect for lasting contributions to the theory and practice of architecture in the state. Jamie Centeno, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ M. Arch 2024 and current History of Architecture faculty, received the…