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Ray Dugas Scholarship Established in SIGD
The Ray Dugas Scholarship has been established in the Auburn University School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) thanks to the efforts of his son Colin and a number of his former students.

Graphic Design Professor Kelly Bryant Retires
Congratulations to Kelly Bryant, professor of Graphic Design in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction on her retirement following 25 years of service.

INDD Expands Study Abroad Program to Japan
In February, 15 Industrial Design students stepped from under the dappled shade of Tokyo’s plum blossoms into a projected pond where koi fish made of light swam around their knees.

BSCI Students Awarded Record Number of National AGC Scholarships
Twelve students from the McWhorter School of Building Science have been awarded scholarships from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), marking the highest number of national AGC scholarships the school has received in a single year.

CADC Rolls Forward with Design of Mobile, Bio-Based Pavilion
Interdisciplinary collaborators at Auburn University are wrapping up designs and kicking off construction for a mobile demonstration pavilion that will display sustainable alternatives to conventional construction.

Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone Pays Off Big Time for NVA Intern
Cheyenne Butler, an intern at Auburn’s New Venture Accelerator, is adamant in her belief that the NVA has given her purpose beyond what she could have ever imagined.

GDES Students, Alumni Honored in 2025 Graphis New Talent Awards
Twelve current and former students of Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) raked in commendations in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Awards.

BSCI Faculty Recognized at International Conference
Three McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI) faculty members were recognized at the 61st Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) International Conference, which took place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in April.

Kaleidoscope Student Show Highlights Student Creativity
On Monday, May 5, Auburn’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) welcomed more than 850 students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to campus for the second annual Kaleidoscope: Auburn Design Show.

Urban Studio Jurors Offer Perspective for 2025 Graduates
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction’s (CADC) Class of 2025 has closed out their time on the Plains with more than a degree—they carry a deeper understanding of design’s real-world impact.

Alumnae Honored for Advancing Practice-Based Architectural Education
Architecture alumnae Beth Lundell Garver ‘03 and Tina Maceri Bolden ‘14 have earned national recognition for their work in practice-integrated education.

Bush Named New INDD Undergraduate Program Chair
Associate Professor Ben Bush has been named the Undergraduate Program Chair in the School of Industrial and Graphic Design, succeeding Associate Professor Rusty Lay. be
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