SAN DIEGO –December 21, 2017– New School of Architecture & Design

NewSchool is proud to announce that Director, Human Experience Lab, Perkins+Will, NewSchool graduate and faculty Dr. Eve Edelstein (’06), has been named ‘Alumni of the Year’ award. Faculty nominate alums and the prestigious award was presented during its annual convocation ceremony.

Dr. Edelstein’s unique expertise and experience enables her to explore and measure the impact of design. Her four degrees include Anthropology from UC Berkeley, a master of science in neurophysiology, a PhD in clinical neuroscience from University College London, and finally, a full professional master of architecture from the NewSchool of Architecture & Design. She joined NewSchool just as Allison Whitelaw, John Eberhard, and Gil Cooke, then the Dean at NewSchool, launched the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture. The introductory course in Neuro-Architecture grew to include an advanced course, independent studies, and now a full curricular program and Master Classes in euro-architecture and healthy urbanism. Dr. Edelstein’s contributions include research for the AIA College of Fellows Latrobe Prize and the Academy of Architecture for Health. She currently sits on the Board of ANFA, is advisor to the International Academy of Design + Health, co-founder of Clinicians for Design, and the Center of Healthy Environments (CHE) at NewSchool.

For more information on NewSchool of Architecture & Design Alumni of the Year Award and Convocation, please contact Jessica Nielsen at jnielsen@newschoolarch.edu .

About NewSchool of Architecture & Design:

Located in San Diego’s design district, NewSchool of Architecture & Design prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. NewSchool is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. NewSchool’s Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NewSchool is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Laureate Education, Inc. is a
public benefit corporation. Both Laureate and NewSchool also both completed a rigorous, independent assessment to become a Certified B Corp®. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, NewSchool students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu and www.laureate.net.