Graduate Schools

Accountancy Class Secretary — Kim Talianko; ktalianko@alumni.edu

Architecture
The School of Architecture announced the selection of John Simpson, United Kingdom, as the 2026 laureate of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize “in honor of his lifelong dedication to and outstanding achievements in traditional urbanism and architecture.” In conjunction with the Driehaus Prize, the 2026 Henry Hope Reed Award was given to Philippe Villeneuve, France, who specializes in historic monument conservation and restoration. He was selected for his visionary leadership in the restoration of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris after the 2019 fire. The jury cited Villeneuve’s leadership in advocating that Notre-Dame de Paris be rebuilt in its original construction methods and returned to its original form. “Villeneuve’s crowning achievement has been in bringing the cathedral from the brink of collapse to its rightful place as the most significant building in France and one of the most recognizable in the world.” The $200,000 Driehaus Prize is the largest cash award given in architecture worldwide. “The Henry Hope Reed Award of $50,000 is similarly granted to individuals who have contributed to the design and building culture that cultivates the traditional city, its architecture and art through writing, planning or promotion.” Rich W. Fitzgerald ’81, Pearland TX, announced his retirement after 18 years as the director of architectural services, U of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) selected the project “From Studio to Systems: A Research-Based Model for Architectural Education,” by Ming Hu, associate professor and associate dean for research, scholarship and creative work at the ND School of Architecture, as the winner of the 2026 AIA/ACSA Practice and Leadership Award. The national award jointly sponsored by the two organizations “honors exemplary models of teaching, scholarship, and outreach that demonstrate leadership and sustained impact on architectural education and professional practice.” “The project, developed at ND School of Architecture, presents a reimagined model of architectural education that replaces traditional, form-driven studio teaching with interdisciplinary, researched-based, and practice-engaged learning.” Suggestion: Many of you have written books. If you let me know I can list them here and help get the word out to a receptive audience. Make sure I receive the title and short description of the book. If you have any professional reviews, include those. — Orlando T. Maione, FAIA Emeritus, FACHA Emeritus; 27 Bucknell Lane, Stony Brook NY 11790-2521; 631-246-5660; cell 516-578-5320; omaione@optonline.net

Biological Sciences
We are indebted to Poliana “Poli” Martins MBA, the department coordinator, and Jailene Castillo MGA, the graduate student coordinator for the department, for providing the list of December 2025 and May 2026 doctoral students who are now joining the list of postgraduate alumni (no MS degrees were granted during this period). Students receiving their Ph.D. degree are Elizabeth Brooks, Emma Cahall, Owen Collars, Christopher Gager, Hannah Gordon, Katelyn Ruley Haase, Jacob Hammer, Bradley Jones, John Kane, Kurt Kohler, Tracey Porter, Grace Richmond, Camden Spring and Alexis Waldschmidt. We wish these new members of the ND alumni the very best in their future endeavors. We hope they will stay in touch with their contemporaries and other alumni through this report as their careers move forward. — Joan Smith Carter ’71MS and Philip B. Carter ’67, ’71Ph.D.; 12916 Barsanlaw Drive, Raleigh NC 27613-6400; res 919-848-2192; phil@ncsu.edu

History
Only two updates this month. Please share your stories. They are always well read. Plus, I have become very homesick for ND. I want to hear from you. Rev. Steven Avella ’79MA, ’85Ph.D. spent three awesome weeks in Rome. He was doing research for his biography of Chicago’s (and Toledo’s) Cardinal Stritch. Steve’s travelogue was so appreciated by his friends and fans! Also in Steven news, Steve Brady ’92MA, ’98Ph.D. returned to ND at the invitation of the Cushwa Center. He spoke to a large cross-campus crowd of faculty and students about his recent book, Less than Victory: American Catholics and the Vietnam War (Cambridge, 2025). He was introduced by Rev. Wilson Miscamble, CSC, ’80Ph.D. who was Steve’s mentor and reports being so proud of his advisee. Steve is now at work on a biography of Adlai Stevenson. What about you? What are you up to? What are you missing at ND? Do you believe the hype about the 2026 football team? What about Hannah Hidalgo? Inquiring minds want to know. Please take good care. Yours in UGH. — Mary Linehan ’91Ph.D.; maryline113@yahoo.com

Mathematics
The Mathematics Department is sad to report the death of Professor Emeritus Mario Borelli on April 3. Any alumni who would like to provide an update please send them to: — Tori Spalding; 255F Hurley Hall, Notre Dame IN 46556; 574-631-6008; tspaldin@nd.edu

Master of Nonprofit Administration
Half of a year has gone by without any updates! Please send me something by July 18 for the fall edition. I would love to hear from you! — Betsy Quinn ’12; betsyquinn@alumni.nd.edu

Master of Science in Management
Calling all members of the MSM (and MSB) community! Have something to celebrate? News to share? Reach out! I look forward to hearing from you. — Maddie Corsaro ’17; mcorsar1@alumni.nd.edu

Political Science
Hello classmates! I did not receive any updates this quarter but love hearing from you. Please send me your news by July 18 for the fall column. I hope you are all doing well! — Charlie Kenney; 455 W. Lindsey, Room 205, Norman OK 73019; 405-473-2090; ckenney@ou.edu

Graduate Degrees Class Secretary — Marvin J. LaHood ’58MA, ’62Ph.D. English; 93 Parkhaven Drive, Amherst NY 14228; 716-691-4648; mlahood@roadrunner.com