The Facilities and Events Manager for the John W. Olver Design Building is responsible for the day-to-day operational management, facilities and events oversight, and instructional infrastructure support for a complex, high-use academic facility which houses three departments: Architecture, Building and Construction Technology, and Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning.
Reviews start on 7/9/2026 and continue until the position is filled.
After more than two decades of service as the director and founding chair of the UMass Amherst Department of Architecture, Professor Stephen Schreiber is stepping down from departmental leadership. This article celebrates his many achievements.
The ten seniors in Design VI Studio were recognized for their work with the UMass Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning’s 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Community Engagement Award in the group category.
From May 27–30, 2026, the UMass Amherst Department of Architecture hosted the 57th annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA57), welcoming nearly 500 registrants from across the United States and around the world.
On May 15, the Department of Architecture hosted faculty, students, families, and friends to celebrate the accomplishments of the new graduates from our Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Design, and Master of Architecture degree programs.
A recent Academic Quality Assessment and Development (AQAD) review concluded that the UMass Amherst Department of Architecture is in “strong shape” and exceptionally well-positioned for future growth.
The Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst recently hosted the 2026 Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) Architectural Faculty Workshop