Michael McClure

Michael McClure is the Dean and Professor at the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, Kansas State University, beginning his role on July 1. He previously served as Associate Dean and Distinguished Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he was also Interim Dean from 2021 to 2023. With over two decades of academic and professional experience, McClure leads a nationally recognized college with more than 800 students and 90 faculty and staff across nine degree programs.

• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis
• Master of Architecture, Columbia University

McClure is deeply committed to architectural education and socially engaged design. His expertise spans architectural design, urbanism, and design pedagogy, emphasizing the role of design professions in shaping meaningful and inclusive environments. He has taught at Louisiana State University, Tulane University, and Pratt Institute, and is recognized for excellence in research and student advising.

Though no publications are listed in the provided text, his leadership and practice suggest strong scholarly and professional contributions in architecture and design education.

His notable awards include the prestigious Rome Prize in Architecture (2008), the Research Excellence Award, and the Advising Award. These honors reflect his impact in both teaching and the broader architectural community.

McClure is a founding partner of Emery McClure Architecture in Lafayette and has worked with renowned firms such as Robert A. M. Stern Architects, Karen Bausman and Associates, and Richard Gluckman Architects. His professional practice complements his academic leadership, bridging theory and practice. He is actively involved in advancing the college’s mission under K-State’s next-generation land-grant initiative.

The College of Architecture, Planning and Design is engaged in innovative research, community projects through the Kansas City Design Center, and sustainability efforts including the K-State green roofs. McClure is expected to expand these initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and applied learning.