Alumnus heads UTSA's
College of Architecture

John D. Murphy Jr., a former student from Texas A&M's College of Architecture, is wrapping up his first semester as dean of the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Architecture.

Murphy, appointed to the post in May 2009, earned three degrees at Texas A&M: a doctoral degree in architecture with an emphasis in construction science and management in 1993, a Master of Construction Management degree in 1983, and a Bachelor of Building Construction degree in 1982.

"I am excited about the future of the College of Architecture at UTSA," said Murphy in May. "I look forward to leading efforts that will continue to grow the college and increase our sphere of positive influence in the city of San Antonio, the region and the United States. The university is poised to continue its positive trajectory of educational excellence and community engagement, and the College of Architecture will continue to play a major role in that success."

Murphy was serving as professor and director of international education of Auburn University's McWhorter School of Building Science when he was appointed to the deanship at UTSA.

- Posted: Dec. 2, 2009 -