We\u2019re sharing stories of some of our amazing 2018 graduates:\u00a0 Paul Bamson<\/a>, Dillon Dunn<\/a>, Cody Grooms<\/a> and Lauren Higdon<\/a>.<\/i>\u00a0 These students persevered, elevated their game, exhibited incredible determination and in some cases, overcame significant odds to reach graduation day.\u00a0 They share their stories and memories along with some advice for younger students.\u00a0 We thank these students and send congratulations to all of our graduates.<\/em><\/p>\n
Bamson Seeks Broad Skillset, Becomes First to Graduate in Unique Dual-Degree Program<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/archdesign.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/TNRiverStudio-Nov16-IMG_2572.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nWhen Paul Bamson, a Master of Landscape Architecture student, walks across the stage to receive his diploma in May 2018, he will become the first student in the College of Architecture and Design to graduate in the new 5+2 dual-degree program.<\/p>\n
The 5+2 program<\/p>\n
is a combination of degrees in Bachelor of Architecture, a five-year program, and Master of Landscape Architecture, a three-year program accelerated into two for UT students.<\/p>\n
Bamson first heard about the program from professors Scott Wall and Brian Ambroziak in his third year in the School of Architecture. \u201cAt the time, I honestly didn\u2019t know much about landscape architecture,\u201d stated Bamson. \u201cI didn\u2019t give it much thought until about halfway through my fourth year during my Integrations Studio.\u201d<\/p>\n
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During Integrations, Bamson learned more about the challenges that come with the implementation of architecture and urban design and the environmental consequences of each design move.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom climate change and rising waters to food and water shortages, increasing populations and mass migration, there are many challenges coming in the 21st\u00a0century that will need to be addressed by a multidisciplinary coalition of designers, engineers and allied arts,\u201d said Bamson. \u201cI wanted a diverse skillset by studying landscape architecture that would allow me to engage in multiple arenas once in the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bamson explained that this program has helped him pursue his professional goals; in fact, he considers it \u201cone of the best professional decisions\u201d he has made. Since pursuing this degree path, Bamson has interned at five different architecture and landscape architecture design firms around the country and was recently elected into the AIAS National Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Beginning in 2016, the 5+2 dual-degree program<\/a> is designed to give UT College of Architecture and Design students an accelerated path to degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, which differentiates graduates entering the design professions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/figure>\nWhen Paul Bamson, a Master of Landscape Architecture student, walks across the stage to receive his diploma in May 2018, he will become the first student in the College of Architecture and Design to graduate in the new 5+2 dual-degree program.<\/p>\n
The 5+2 program<\/p>\n
is a combination of degrees in Bachelor of Architecture, a five-year program, and Master of Landscape Architecture, a three-year program accelerated into two for UT students.<\/p>\n
Bamson first heard about the program from professors Scott Wall and Brian Ambroziak in his third year in the School of Architecture. \u201cAt the time, I honestly didn\u2019t know much about landscape architecture,\u201d stated Bamson. \u201cI didn\u2019t give it much thought until about halfway through my fourth year during my Integrations Studio.\u201d<\/p>\n
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During Integrations, Bamson learned more about the challenges that come with the implementation of architecture and urban design and the environmental consequences of each design move.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom climate change and rising waters to food and water shortages, increasing populations and mass migration, there are many challenges coming in the 21st\u00a0century that will need to be addressed by a multidisciplinary coalition of designers, engineers and allied arts,\u201d said Bamson. \u201cI wanted a diverse skillset by studying landscape architecture that would allow me to engage in multiple arenas once in the profession.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bamson explained that this program has helped him pursue his professional goals; in fact, he considers it \u201cone of the best professional decisions\u201d he has made. Since pursuing this degree path, Bamson has interned at five different architecture and landscape architecture design firms around the country and was recently elected into the AIAS National Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Beginning in 2016, the 5+2 dual-degree program<\/a> is designed to give UT College of Architecture and Design students an accelerated path to degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, which differentiates graduates entering the design professions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"