The School of Architecture and Design at New York Institute of Technology has appointed Jeffrey Raven as Associate Professor and Director of its M.Arch in Urban and Regional Planning program this fall. Raven brings extensive research, teaching, and practice experience to NYIT with specific interests resilient and sustainable planning. “The urban design field is fluid and fast-moving, with growing focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary strategies,” he said. “I was drawn to NYIT’s commitment to integrated study. That approach will prepare graduates for this emerging market, and the M.Arch in Urban and Regional Design will help stimulate this dialogue within and beyond the university.”