The University of Notre Dame has appointed Stefanos Polyzoides dean of the Francis and Kathleen Rooney School of Architecture. He is co-founder of the Congress for the New Urbanism and partner in Moule & Polyzoides Architects and Urbanists based in Pasadena, California. Polyzoides succeeds Michael Lykoudis, who is stepping down as dean after 16 years to return to teaching.

Polyzoides is an award-winning architect and urbanist whose approach to design emphasizes cultural continuity, urban regeneration, environmental responsibility and community engagement.