School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation Commencement 2026
Commencement Speaker:Diane J. Hoskins, FAIAGlobal Co-Chair, GenslerWashington, D.C.
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
Old School Gets New Era
Left-handed or particularly tall students at the University of Maryland who’ve taken a class in Reckord Armory’s lecture hall know how tough it is to find a decent seat, thanks to its low ceiling clearance and right-handed fold-out desks.But for students who are hearing-impaired, use a wheelchair or manage another challenge, the dimly lit, World War II-era auditorium presents more than an inconvenience; it could make or break whether they can hear the professor, see the mathematical formula on the board, or arrive at their next class on time.
Unwriting History: Navigating Intersectionality and the (Un)intended Consequences of Traditional Planning Models in “Majority-Minority” Communities
This event is open for the University of Maryland community only.
March 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
UMD Researchers Set Their “Sites” on More Affordable Housing Along Purple Line
A $75,000 grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will help researchers at the University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) investigate methods for the redevelopment of affordable housing along the Purple Line Corridor.
UMD Team Finds E. coli, MRSA Contaminating Potomac River After Sewage Spill
This article originally appeared in Maryland Today. Written by Fid Thompson. University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River following a massive sewage spill, raising urgent public health concerns and underscoring the risks posed by aging sewer infrastructure.
Career Fair Networking Reception
This event is open to alumni and friends of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation.
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
ABC Metro Speaker Panel
Hosted by the ABC Student Or
February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
David Warner
Lecturer, Real Estate Development
Designing with Scarcity in Africa: Aziza Chaouni
This Craig and Mimi Spangler Lecture is part of the Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture series.
April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026
Czechoslovak Architecture 58—89 (Documentary Film Screening)
This Documentary Screening and Lecture is part of the Spring 2026 Architecture Lecture series.
March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026