Devin Colman

Devin Colman is a Lecturer and Director of the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Vermont's Department of History (College of Arts and Sciences). Previously, he served as Vermont's State Architectural Historian for 18 years, overseeing regulatory reviews, grant management, and National Register listings. His expertise spans mid-20th century modernist architecture in Vermont, New Deal-era art/architecture, and historic preservation advocacy.

Education: B.A. in Art History and Studio Art from Colby College. Long-term professional experience includes roles as a fine art curator and leadership in preservation initiatives.

Research Focus: Modernist architectural design evolution in Vermont, New Deal public art and infrastructure (e.g., state parks and murals). Active in preservation advocacy through boards like Preservation Burlington and Docomomo-US.

Affiliations: Member of ICOMOS-US, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and multiple architectural history societies. Serves on regional preservation organization boards.