CAPPA Celebrates Official Emeritus Recognition at University Faculty Fall Meeting
(Pictured L-R: Theresa Ross, Karabi Bezboruah, Barbara Marini, Rebecca Boles, George Gintole, Dean Ming-Han Li)
Following the university's announcement of the emeritus appointments, the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) proudly celebrates the official recognition of Rebecca Boles, Associate Professor of Practice Emeritus, and George Gintole, Associate Professor Emeritus, who were formally honored at the University Faculty and Associates Fall Meeting on October 20, 2026, in the Central Library Atrium.
The annual gathering is an all-faculty celebration that welcomes new faculty, recognizes recently promoted colleagues, and honors emeritus faculty. Professors Boles and Gintole's emeritus appointments took effect on September 1, 2026, recognizing their distinguished careers and significant contributions to the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), both in teaching and service.
The ceremony marked an important milestone in appreciating the lasting contributions of both faculty members, whose decades of service helped shape CAPPA's School of Architecture and generations of students. Their emeritus appointments reflect impactful careers defined by excellence in teaching, mentorship, leadership, and professional practice.
Representing CAPPA at the ceremony were Dean Ming-Han Li, Associate Dean for Faculty Success and Research Karabi Bezboruah, Interior Design Program Director Barbara Marini, and Business Operations Manager Theresa Ross, who joined colleagues from across the university to celebrate the honorees' achievements.
Rebecca Boles, a registered architect and interior designer, is a distinguished UTA alumna who later earned a second graduate degree from Columbia University. She returned to her alma mater as a faculty member and served as assistant dean, helping guide academic programs while mentoring students and emerging professionals throughout her career.
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. During his tenure at UTA, Gintole enriched students' educational experiences through architecture study programs in Italy, Japan, and major cities across the United States, and he also served as a visiting professor at Lund University in Sweden.
“Rebecca Boles’ and George Gintole’s appointments to emeritus status recognize the profound impact they have had on our college through their legacy,” said CAPPA Dean Ming-Han Li. “Their contributions have enriched generations of students’ academic and professional development and strengthened CAPPA’s standing as a leading institution for architecture and design education.”
The Fall Faculty and Associates Meeting celebrated two distinguished careers, giving colleagues across the University an opportunity to honor Rebecca Boles and George Gintole. As emeritus faculty, both remain valued members of the UTA community, and their legacy of excellence will continue to shape CAPPA for years to come.