Nine students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Architecture are named scholars of the highly-competitive 2019 Design Futures Council Graduate Presentation Program.
The designation is annually awarded to a limited number of students nationally in architecture, landscape architecture and interior design programs. The scholars include Taylor Johnson, Savannah Scoville, Megan Warbalow, Grant Moehlenhoff, Frank Herbolsheimer, Emelia Thompson, Kylie Miller, Benjamin Kunz and Mallory Lane.
Scholars are selected based on several factors including demonstrated excellence in design showing a mastery of complex projects; talent for collaboration exhibiting a predisposition for working in multidisciplinary teams; ability to influence others demonstrating their ability to unify through the design process; inclusiveness of sustainability by deeply integrating its principles into their work; and a superior ability to integrate technology into design projects.
The purpose of the Graduate Presentation Program is to connect the up and coming talent from participating schools with the hiring managers of the top 300 firms in the design professions. For firms, the Graduate Presentation Program shortens the time and effort required to find the highest quality, emerging talent. For educational institutions, the program not only provides inroads for placement of graduates with high-profile firms, but also provides the opportunity to build enduring relationships with professional practices.
“This recognition from the Design Futures Council underscores the talent, dedication and professional readiness of our students. Coupled with our 95% employment rate after graduation, it is further evidence that our graduates are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the design professions,” said Dean Katherine Ankerson.
