LSU School of Architecture

05/15/2026

The spring 2026 LSU College of Art & Design commencement ceremony will take place Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. in the LSU Maddox Field House.

The Commencement Speaker is Scott Ballard, the owner of Ballard Brands, LLC, and member of the LSU Board of Supervisors.

Can't make it to the ceremony in person? Watch the livestream online: https://www.youtube.com/

04/24/2026

Bachelor of Architecture student Nicole Perry is the 2026 winner of the LSU Purple Award, an LSU Student Employee of the Year honor!

The LSU Student Employee program aims to recognize students who go above and beyond in their role. “A student’s exceptional effort could be demonstrated through a variety of contributions including communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership.” Winners of the Purple Award “excel in areas like Innovation, Creativity, Research, Unique Contribution,” according to the LSU Olinde Career Center.

Read more: https://design.lsu.edu/nikki-perry-wins-lsu-purple-award-2026/

04/14/2026

03/26/2026

Thanks to all who support the LSU College of Art & Design.

03/25/2026

Faculty spotlight: Dr. Soo Jeong Jo, assistant professor of architecture, is part of a team of LSU researchers researching potential solar power farming in Louisiana, one of many LSU projects aimed to improve Louisiana communities.

Dr. Jo has also received the AIAS/ACSA New Faculty Teaching Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and an innovative teacher award from LSU - and our students have the benefit of learning from her, and other incredible faculty at the LSU School of Architecture!

Read more: https://design.lsu.edu/?s=soo+jeong+jo

03/25/2026

Consider donating to the LSU College of Art & Design Scholarship Fund today and help transform the lives of Louisiana State University students such as LSU School of Architecture Master of Architecture candidate Katharina Wang, pictured, who had a transformational experience with the support of the Stouffer Design Excellence fund.

Read more about how scholarships enable incredible experiences for LSU art & design students: https://design.lsu.edu/katharina-wang-innovating-with-glass/

03/25/2026

Today, March 25, is LSU Giving Day! Support the LSU School of Architecture at: https://give.lsufoundation.org/schools/LouisianaStateUniversityFoundation/lsu-giving-day/pages/art-design

03/25/2026

03/18/2026

LSU Giving Day is one week away! On Wednesday, March 25, visit Givingday.lsu.edu and select the LSU College of Art & Design.

Support the college or the school of your choice and help transform the lives of LSU art & design students who will be the next generation of creatives shaping our world.

02/11/2026

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, organized by the United Nations. This day recognizes that full and equal access to and participation in STEM, technology and innovation for women and girls is imperative.

Meet Soo Jeong Jo, PhD, assistant professor of architecture who explores the interactions between science and architectural design.

Her message for girls who dream of a career in science and design: “Don’t wait for an opportunity, create it!” (Herb Kelleher)

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