2024-05-05T11:45:29-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150198841/mark-ferguson-appointed-dean-at-the-catholic-university-of-america-school-of-architecture-and-planning Joachim Perez 2020-05-21T16:45:00-04:00 >2020-05-28T12:24:56-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a2/a24ecbc6736aa111d074afe5c3d7647a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>&ldquo;As a practitioner, I have had the privilege of coaching many young architects, helping them grow into mature professionals, key members of our business organization, and valued contributors to the communities we serve,&rdquo; Ferguson said. &ldquo;At CatholicU, I look forward to expanding the opportunities to create knowledge and to inspire lifetime learners who acquire the awareness, skills, and judgment to be trusted stewards of the places in which we live."</p></em><br /><br /><p>After 17 years, Randal Ott steps down at The Catholic University of America School of Architecture and Planning and will be succeeded by Mark Ferguson, partner of&nbsp;Ferguson &amp; Shamamian Architects, L.L.P.&nbsp; The New York city firm is widely known for its classical and traditional style of architecture, with Ferguson heavily involved in the Institute of Classical Architecture having an award named after him in 2017.&nbsp; Ferguson will be taking over responsibilities as Dean on July 1st, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>