McRae named to the AIA College of Fellows

School of Architecture Dean John M. McRae has been admitted to the American Institute of Architects' prestigious College of Fellows.

McRae is among 117 new fellows selected this year by the AIA, whose membership numbers 55,000. With the exception of the Gold Medal, fellowship is the highest honor the AIA can bestow on a member, and is awarded for significant contributions to the profession.

McRae is nationally recognized for his achievements in academic administration, environmental education, and gerontology research.

He came to Mississippi State as the school's dean eight years ago. Under his leadership, the school has been recognized as a leader in integrating digital technology into the curriculum.

McRae is former chair and associate dean of the University of Florida College of Architecture. He is past Southeast Regional director for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and past national chair of Architects in Education of the AIA.

McRae received his undergraduate architecture degree in 1966 from the University of Texas and his master's in 1967 from Rice University.