Student Awards

Our students are frequently recognized for their many talents and successes, both in and out of the classroom. There are several medals and other non-monetary awards that they may be eligible for.

Alpha Rho Chi Medal

The national professional fraternity Alpha Rho Chi awards a graduating senior who demonstrates leadership and service, as well as the promise of professional merit through his or her attitude and personality. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply. Learn more.

ARCC King Student Medal (Architecture)

The Architectural Research Centers Consortium awards the King Student Medal to an undergraduate or graduate student who acknowledges innovation, integrity and scholarship in architectural and/or environmental design research. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply. Learn more.

Henry Adams Medal (AIA)

The American Institute of Architectures awards the Henry Adams Medal to a graduating undergraduate and a graduating graduate student with the highest cumulative GPA in the architecture programs. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply. Learn more.

Outstanding Historic Preservation Master’s Thesis and/or Creative Project

We give the Outstanding Historic Preservation Master’s Thesis and/or Creative Project award to a graduating historic preservation graduate student after completing ARCH 605. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply.

Preservation Merit Award

We give the Preservation Merit Award to a master of science in historic preservation student based on academic standing. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply.

Sigma Pi Kappa National Honor Society h2

Sigma Pi Kappa National Honor Society recognizes master of science in historic preservation students with standings of a 3.7 or higher GPA. Faculty nominate students—You do not need to apply.