Judy Ruvuna

Judy Ruvuna is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at the University of the Incarnate Word and recipient of the 2022 Provost's Legacy in Teaching Award. With 25+ years of industry experience, she operates JR Interior Solutions and specializes in adaptive reuse strategies for urban revitalization.

Education:

• Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Texas at San Antonio
• Master of Architecture, University of Texas at San Antonio
• Certificate in Interior Design, University of Alabama at Huntsville
• Bachelor of Science in Textile Technology and Design, University of Bradford

Her research examines sustainable housing, historic preservation, community-centered design for marginalized populations, and technological innovations like 3D printing in design. She has presented on diversity in design education and project-based learning strategies at international conferences.

Awards:

• Provost's Legacy in Teaching Award (2022)
• Art Institute Teaching Achievement Award (2014)
• Historic American Building Survey Team Award (2010)
• Kenneth Lanier Anderson Prize (2010)