Kansas State University has announced architect Michael McClure as the new dean of its College of Architecture, Planning & Design.

The emerymcclure architecture co-founder and current University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor was appointed following a national search and will step into the office effective July 1st, according to the university. McClure has been serving as the interim dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Arts since 2021 and comes to the role with additional past academic experience at Louisiana State University, Tulane, and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

In a press statement, Kansas State Provos Charles Taber referred to the architect as a "visionary leader" who holds a "passion for education," adding: "He is equipped to lead and continue to advance the college while ensuring we are preparing students for industry."

The announcement mentioned McClure has worked for Robert A. M. Stern and other New York studios before decamping to Lafayette, where he founded his practice in 2008. He replaces Tim de Noble, who has served as dean in Manhattan since 2009. McClure holds degrees in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and the Columbia University GSAPP, respectively.

"I am honored to join the faculty and provide leadership for the College of Architecture, Planning & Design at Kansas State University," McClure said finally. "The college's momentum is extraordinary, and I look forward to working with the students, faculty and staff to leverage that success toward a more vibrant future. Our professions have the privilege of working with society to develop strategies that make the world deeply meaningful and useful. The college is engaged with the university's next-generation land-grant initiative and will continue to work toward vital, inclusive, and socially-involved design professions."