Tyler Blog

June 15, 2022

Samara Weaver (BArch '11, MArch '13) Exhibits Naturalistic Artwork at Delaware's Mezzanine Gallery

Author: Emily Herbein

Samara Weaver (BArch ‘11, MArch ‘13) has always been drawn to buildings, spaces, and the emotions they can evoke. She ties her early love of architecture to a childhood memory of Philadelphia’s grand, neoclassical 30th Street Station.   When deciding on her education, Weaver chose to obtain both an undergraduate and graduate degree in architecture rather than the fine arts due to her search for a more “structured job market,” she recently told Art Watch Podcast.   Read More

Michael J. Ernst with friend in Azerbaijan
June 7, 2022

Michael J. Ernst (PhD student) awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship to work abroad

Author: Jane DeRose Evans

Michael J. Ernst (Ph.D. student) was awarded a Graduate Research Fellowship from the American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC), which is a member of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).  Michael plans to use this fellowship to help pay for expenses related to research in Azerbaijan focused on gas station prayer-houses built for Azerbaijan’s Shi’a Muslim population. Read More

May 25, 2022

Tyler Faculty Recognized for Excellence

Author: Emily Herbein

Tyler faculty members across painting, photography, architecture, and sculpture programs have been recognized for their ongoing achievements outside of the classroom, with notable contributions to both national and international programs and publications. The real-world experience that Tyler's esteemed professors bring into the classroom help to encourage student engagement with their professional environments as well as open their eyes to available opportunities following their degree.  Read More

May 17, 2022

Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture Bess Wellborn-Yates Receives Case Study Initiative Award to Examine Philadelphia's Rail Park

Author: Emily Herbein

The Landscape Architecture Foundation has recognized Bess Wellborn-Yates, adjunct professor of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, and Studio Bryan Hanes with a Case Study Initiative Award to further their collaborative work on the Callowhill neighborhood Rail Park.  These awards pair landscape architecture firms with faculty in accredited institutions of higher education, who are named Research Fellows, to study the landscape performance of a site’s design features, and the Rail Park in particular hopes to maintain the historic aspect of the Callowhill neighborhood.  Read More

May 10, 2022

Tyler 2022 Grad Proposes on Commencement Day

Author: Emily Herbein

Phil Le (TYL ‘22) made his graduation day extra special by proposing to his girlfriend of eight years, Olivia Colacicco (TYL ‘21), at Tyler’s commencement reception surrounded by friends, family, and former professors.   Since meeting in their high school’s graphic design class, the two bonded over their shared love for the digital art world, and when Colacicco went on to pursue her BFA at Tyler, Le was encouraged to attend the year after. From weekend visits to late night studio work sessions, Le quickly came to appreciate what life at Temple University would be like, and the fact that he would share a major with Colacicco was an added bonus.   Read More

May 9, 2022

2022 Diploma Project Unveiled at Commencement

Author: Emily Herbein

Tyler’s 2022 “Diploma Project,” a special gift to the graduating class made by a distinguished alum, is a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass owl decanter to celebrate their achievement.  Since 2019, the Tyler School of Art and Architecture has presented its graduating students with a special class gift: a unique work of art made by one of Tyler’s renowned alumni — a tradition that connects two generations of creatives.  Read More

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