Alumni + Friends

Our mission is to lead and advocate for the school and its alumni/ae. We provide resources through our association to support and strengthen our School. We celebrate the success and achievement of the School and its alumni/ae. Established with just four members in 2000, the chapter has become an active and integral partner in the School’s success as a pre-eminent public School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning. We are a bridge between the classroom, the professions and the community. The chapter organizes activities that bring alumni together with students and faculty. Here are just a few examples:

  • Student Relief – offering snacks and encouragement to students just before final reviews begin.
  • Receptions after an evening lecture.
  • Organize alumni panels for Career Days that focus on portfolio development, interviewing skills and career paths.
  • Sponsors behind the scenes tours of new and newly renovated buildings.
  • Raises funds to support scholarships.

The Alumni Board is always interested in recruiting new members and volunteers. For more information, contact any board member or Keith Greer, Development Officer, at  (505) 277-5885.

Join us! You can become a member of the School of Architecture + Planning Chapter of the UNM Alumni Association. Make your gift online by clicking on “ Give Online” or by printing a  membership form.


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Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni award recognizes graduates of the UNM SA•P who have made significant contributions to their profession and their community.  It is given annually to a person who has demonstrated creativity, leadership and vision.  Each person selected has noteworthy accomplishments in his or her professional, academic, or artistic life, which may include service to the University of New Mexico. The award is presented in the fall of each year at the School’s Honors and Awards Convocation.

Lemoyne Blackshear
2024: Lemoyne Blackshear (M.Arch 1991)
James Horn
2016: James Horn  (BAA 1994)
distinguished alumni karen alarid
2014: Karen Alarid  (BAA 1979)
Travis Price
2009: Travis Price  (M.Arch 1975)
Tom Schoeman
2007: Tom Schoeman  (M.Arch 2017)
Laurie Moye
2006: Laurie G. Moye  (MCRP 1982)
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2005: Henry Van Gilbert  (M.Arch 1971) 
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2004: George Radnovich  (BAA 1976)
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2003: Jim Long  (BAA 1982)
Bob Campbell
2002: Bob Campbell
Lou Weller
2000: Lou Weller
distinguished alumni lynwood brown
1999: Lynnwood Brown  (MCRP 1990)
paul buzz mchenry
1998: Paul "Buzz" McHenry, Jr. (M.Arch 1974)
distinguished alumni dorothy dyer
1997: Dorothy Dyer (M.Arch 1978)
distinguished alumni gene dyer
1997: Gene Dyer (BAA 1968)
distinguished alumni min kantrowitz
1996: Min Kantrowitz  (M.Arch 1977)
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1995: Marsha McMurray-Avila  (MCRP 1988)
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1994: Ron Peters  (BAA 1972)
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1994: William Burns