Pradeep Sharma is the new provost of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Sharma has served as RISD’s acting provost since the beginning of 2014. Before coming to campus as dean of architecture and design in 2012, he was head of the Bath School of Art and Design at Bath Spa University in England, where he managed the school’s operations, finances, facilities, assessment and academic program development, as well as the student experience.
The Series 4000 RainScreen Drained & Back-Ventilated ACM Panel system by Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. (SAF) has received both Florida Building Code and High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) approval, making them ideal for school and university installations in coastal areas. The Series 4000 rain screen panel system incorporates a strip of composite material in a reveal between each panel (instead of caulk) resulting in a more uniform appearance. The system ships with fabricated panels and “track” extrusions ready to assemble on site.
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas Austin (UT Austin) campus is an historic site full of historic buildings.
NEW YORK — Dining halls at university campuses nationwide are starting to evolve as students want healthier food choices and a more comfortable environment for lounging and socializing. With these considerations in mind, St.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County in Tennessee is opening some massive elementary schools to keep pace with its growing student population.
The first to open was the 1,100-student Ooltewah Elementary School in August 2013. When the $19.5 million school opened, it was the largest elementary school in the district. East Brainerd Elementary School will debut this August with the same 1,100-student capacity.
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis is developing a facility geared toward improving safety for both construction workers and the general public.
A $1 million grant to the college from Knife River Corporation and MDU Construction Services Group, both headquartered in Bismarck, N.D., will help establish the MDU Resources Group Construction Safety Laboratory. The lab will replicate real-world jobsites and simulate worker activity to examine potential hazards.
Dr. Dennis Rittle is the new president of Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kan. Rittle previously served as provost and executive vice president of learning at Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark. He began his higher education career in 1995, earning a Ph.D. in organizational leadership with a major in human resource development from the School of Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Regent University.
The Mondopad by Infocus — a giant, multifunction tablet for classrooms or conference spaces — is now available in sizes ranging from 55 to 80 inches. With a multi-touch, high-definition display, the Mondopad allows users to present, annotate and collaborate with participants both in the room and around the globe. It is flexible and expandable with a built-in upgradeable Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC. It also serves as a digital interactive whiteboard and allows users to share, view or control the device from a notebook, tablet or smartphone.
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans’ Benjamin Franklin High School, a selective charter school adjacent to the University of New Orleans, is known for its educational excellence and national ranking. However, the achievements of Franklin students are not limited to the classroom.
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Wethersfield High School debuted a new gym, media center and music rooms earlier this year. The 23,740-square-foot addition of these new wings marked a milestone for the ongoing $85 million reconstruction project at the school, which aims to renovate the entire 249,970-square-foot building in addition to the new spaces.
