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Illya Azaroff, MArch ’97, was inaugurated as the 2026 President of the American Institute of Architects. “Architects are at the forefront of designing buildings and spaces that can withstand nature’s fury,” said Azaroff in his inaugural address. “As AIA President, I will work to ensure architects are empowered to create communities that are better prepared to deal with future disruptions.”

Pratt’s AquaSteady research was featured in an article by project collaborator New Mexico State University (NMSU). “Apart from its potential to improve soil water retention, [AquaSteady] could also increase microbial activity in the soil, leading to better soil health in agricultural fields. This could be a critical water management strategy for soils in New Mexico,” said John Idowu, professor in the college of agricultural, cultural, and economic sciences at NMSU. 

Associate Professor of Sculpture and Integrated Practices Cassils received an eight-page portfolio review of their durational performance Undersight in the latest issue of Artforum. Cassils writes, “My work suggests that trans rights must be linked with all of our other political movements. My wish is for my work to be part of a continuum of cultural production created by disenfranchised communities who work in solidarity to liberate ourselves from systems and regimes that deny us our humanity. My hope is that art can be a part of the struggle for justice everywhere that people are fighting to live, heal, and have their humanity honoured amidst violent conditions. I strive for liberation, compassion and for a world that insists upon both gentleness and justice.”