Huston-Tillotson University Receives 2024 Architectural Landmark Award from the Texas Society of Architects
Monday Jul, 22 2024
Austin, TX – July 22, 2024 – Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Architectural Landmark Award from the Texas Society of Architects. The university will be recognized during the group’s 85th annual Conference & Design Expo, scheduled to take place from October 3-5 in Houston.
Founded in 1877, HT stands as Austin’s oldest institution of higher education and holds the distinction of being the only historically Black university in central Texas. In 2022, the university’s campus, featuring 16 buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district, highlighting its significant contribution to the rich heritage of East Austin.
The architecture on the HT campus is more than just visually impressive; it embodies a powerful narrative of empowerment and determination. Notably, some of the campus buildings were designed by the renowned architectural firm Kuehne, Brooks & Barr and its subsequent iterations, while other buildings were envisioned and constructed by the university’s own students.
This award underscores the university’s architectural and cultural significance, while celebrating its enduring legacy and influence in the region.
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About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to nurture a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
