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A New Milestone: NewSchool Recognized as an “Opportunity College”

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Skateable Visions: Designing Community Through Architecture and Passion 

Skateable Visions: Designing Community Through Architecture and Passion 

Shane Yee ‘21 Is Designing Community Through Architecture and Passion From drafting table to the skatepark, Shane Yee has always followed a passion for building spaces where communities can come together. Throughout his time at NewSchool, Shane has carved a path that unites architecture, community, and skateboarding into one seamless vision.  Balancing the Navy, NewSchool, […]

NewSchool Celebrates the Class of 2025 and Recognizes Top Students

NewSchool Celebrates the Class of 2025 and Recognizes Top Students

On June 21, 2025, NewSchool of Architecture & Design held commencement for the Class of 2025 at San Diego’s Balboa Theater.  Gordon Carrier and Robin Wilson Carrier, active members of San Diego’s design community and founders of their respective design firms (Carrier Johnson + Culture and Robin Wilson Interior Design), led the Commencement Address and celebrated […]

A New Vision for San Diego Schools: Emi Nevara’s Award-Winning Design

A New Vision for San Diego Schools: Emi Nevara’s Award-Winning Design

Emi Nevara won first place in the 2025 Student Design Awards hosted by California’s Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH). Her design for a new campus at Albert Einstein Academy High School in San Diego, CA sustainably transforms an existing structure into a modern learning environment.   Emi earned a Bachelor of Architecture in 2024 […]

NewSchool Alum Promoted to Principal at San Diego Architecture and Design Firm

NewSchool Alum Promoted to Principal at San Diego Architecture and Design Firm

Sam Beard (M.Arch ‘12), a San Diego-based architect and proud alum of NewSchool of Architecture & Design, has been promoted to Principal at Delawie.  Beard’s work at Delawie began shortly after graduating from NewSchool in 2012. After gaining valuable experience at the company and beyond, he returned to Delawie in 2021 and quickly rose through […]

Mastering the Art of Design Portfolios: Tips and Tricks

Mastering the Art of Design Portfolios: Tips and Tricks

As an Architect, Interior, Product, or Graphic Designer, your portfolio visually represents who you are and what you bring to the table. A thoughtfully designed and well-crafted portfolio is a powerful tool that can help you land your dream job, so making it visually cohesive, easy to navigate, and reflective of your creative potential is […]

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NewSchool Alumni Lead the Way in Transforming Beaumont’s Retail Landscape

Building a community is about more than steel and stone. It is about creating spaces where people can connect, shop, and feel a sense of belonging. That vision is coming to life in Beaumont, where Regency Centers recently broke ground on Oak Valley Village, a 230,000-square-foot retail development designed to…

A New Milestone: NewSchool Recognized as an "Opportunity College"

NewSchool of Architecture & Design Was Recognized as an "Opportunity College" by the 2025 Carnegie Classifications We are thrilled to share a landmark achievement for the NewSchool of Architecture and Designcommunity. In spring 2025, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE) released…

Touché: Students Share How They Thrive at NewSchool

At NewSchool of Architecture & Design , student voices play an important role in shaping the community. Touché, the school’s student-led publication, provides a platform where students share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives on life as a design student. In a recent article from Touché Vol. 3 , student writer…

Service Jam is this weekend!

On March 13th - 15th, San Diego will host its third Service Jam! NewSchool is honored to host the opening night of San Diego Service Jam: a weekend of service design to research, ideate, prototype & solve real problems to develop a solution in 48 hours. Tickets are still available…

Leadership for the Future: Daniela Deutsch Appointed Chief Academic Officer at NewSchool of Architecture & Design

At a pivotal moment of growth and innovation, NewSchool of Architecture & Design is proud to announce the appointment of Daniela Deutsch as Chief Academic Officer. Deutsch has been instrumental in shaping the institution’s academic strength. As Dean of Architecture, she led the school through its successful NAAB reaffirmation while…

How Design Can Shape Behavior and Make a Difference

To kick off Women’s History Month at NSAD, attention turns to the work of Tiziana d'Agostino, Assistant Professor of the Graphic Design & Interactive Media program. Her article explores how design shapes not just products but behavior, perception, and choice. It’s a reminder that beauty in design carries influence and…

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