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Rhode Island Architect Thomas D. Lonardo Elected as NCARB Regional Director

06/21/2025
Thomas D. Lonardo, RA, NCARB, was elected as NCARB Regional Director.

North Carolina Architect Catherine C. Morrison Elected as NCARB Regional Director

06/21/2025
Catherine C. Morrison, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, was elected as NCARB Regional Director.

California Architect Tian Feng Elected as NCARB Regional Director

06/21/2025
Tian Feng, FAIA, FCSI, was elected as NCARB Regional Director.

NCARB Installs 2025-2026 Board of Directors

06/21/2025
Scottsdale, AZ—The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) introduced its FY26...

Summary Report of Vote on Resolutions at NCARB’s 2025 Annual Business Meeting

06/21/2025
Delegates voted on four resolutions during the 2025 Annual Business Meeting.

In Memoriam: NCARB Past President Harry G. Robinson III

06/16/2025
NCARB celebrates the life of dedicated volunteer and past president Harry G. Robinson III of Washington, DC.

New Report Highlights Impact of Disabilities on Architectural Licensure

06/11/2025
Washington, DC—As part of their joint Building on Belonging study with the National Organization of...

NCARB, ACSA, & CCCAP Host Convening on Architectural Education and Competencies for Licensure

06/06/2025
The two-day virtual event brought together educators and practitioners to discuss transfer partnerships and competency-based education.

IPAL Policy Changes Effective July 1, 2025

06/03/2025
Learn more about the changes.

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