David Vinson, PUPN staff writer, has a PhD in English with specializations in transatlantic literature and cultural studies. He is a committed scholar, teacher, husband, and dad. If you ever meet David, avoid the subject of soccer. His fandom borders on the truly obnoxious.

Investing in the Arts: Two Dynamic New Performing Arts Facilities at BYU

Known locally as “Happy Valley,” the Utah Valley is home to the mid-sized city of Provo. An unmissable marker of Provo is Y Mountain...  More

Duda|Paine Architects and the Design of Duke University’s Student Health and Wellness Center

Located in the east-central part of the Piedmont region along the Eno River, Durham, North Carolina, is a mid-sized city that functions as...  More

Kraus-Anderson and BWBR Architects Persistence and Team Spirit Amidst a Major Expansion of Gustavus Adolphus College’s Wellness and Activities Facility, the Lund Center

The scenic 350-acre grounds of Gustavus Adolphus College are located in the Minnesota River valley town of Saint Peter, Minnesota, which...  More

Campus-Based Green Maintenance and Automated Maintenance Technologies (part two)

The concept of a “hub” is central to the character and design of college campuses. In such an environment—whether imagined as an...  More

Campus-Based Green Maintenance & Automated Maintenance Technologies

Thanks to the dedication and ingenuity of committed persons on and off campus, a shift is currently underway in how private universities...  More

Finding Inspiration with Sustainable Lighting Technologies

Few could capture light on canvas like Rembrandt. The 17th century Dutch artist was such a master of telling stories and evoking mood with...  More

Rethinking Residence Halls to Meet our Students’ Evolving Needs

Imagine you’re a high school senior in the mid-90s. You step into the guidance office, grab paper applications for your colleges of...  More

Lighting Technologies: Enhancing Aesthetics, Functionality, and Sustainability on Campus

A devoted cinephile likely knows Charles Laughton’s riveting and unforgettable The Night of the Hunter (1955), a film that manages to...  More