UTA Honors Two CAPPA Professors with Emeritus Titles
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) proudly announces that Retired Assistant Dean Rebecca Boles and Associate Professor George Gintole, esteemed longtime faculty members in CAPPA’s School of Architecture, have been awarded distinguished emeritus titles in recognition of their decades of excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the university and community. Associate Professor Boles has been named Professor Emerita, and Associate Professor Gintole has been named Associate Professor Emeritus.
Their emeritus appointments will take effect on September 1, 2026. They will be formally recognized during the Fall Meeting of the University Faculty on October 20, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Central Library Atrium.
In letters to each professor, UTA President Jennifer Cowley emphasized that “appointment to emeritus status is not automatic in The UT System; it is recognition that you have served with distinction and honor throughout your career.” She added, “I join your colleagues in acknowledging your impactful contributions to The University of Texas at Arlington and in thanking you for your service to our students, institution, and community.”
A registered architect and interior designer, Rebecca Boles is a proud UTA alumna who later earned a second graduate degree from Columbia University. She returned to her alma mater to teach and eventually served as assistant dean. Reflecting on the honor, Boles described the recognition as a “full circle moment,” noting that her education at UTA laid the foundation for her professional and academic achievements. She shared that seeing students develop their talents was among the most rewarding aspects of her 24 years of service and expressed hope that she prepared them well for their future endeavors.
Associate Professor George Gintole studied architecture at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art before earning his second professional degree at Princeton University. Before joining UTA, he taught at the University of Virginia, Rice University, and Harvard University. Throughout his career at UTA, Gintole led architecture study trips to Italy, Japan, and major cities across the United States and taught as a visiting professor at Lund University in Sweden. Reflecting on his emeritus designation, Gintole said the title is both an affirmation of his decades of intellectual and service contributions and an honor that places him among the distinguished faculty members who helped build the School of Architecture in its early years. Since retiring, Gintole has continued designing, drawing, and painting while exhibiting his work around the world.
CAPPA Dean Dr. Ming-Han Li praised both honorees for their leadership and mentorship, noting that “their legacy will continue to inspire scholars, students, and practitioners for years to come.”
For more information about the Fall Faculty Meeting or the Emeritus designation, please get in touch with the Office of the Provost or visit www.uta.edu.