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NCARB Installs 2021-2022 Board of Directors

6/26/21

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NCARB’s Board of Directors is made up of volunteers from around the country. Read More

Arizona Architect Edward T. Marley Elected as NCARB Secretary

6/26/21

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Edward T. Marley was elected as NCARB secretary at the 2021 Annual Business Meeting. Read More

Summary Report of Vote on Resolutions at NCARB’s 2021 Annual Business Meeting

6/25/21

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Delegates voted on seven resolutions during the 2021 Annual Business Meeting. Read More

NCARB’s Updated Policy on Diversity and Inclusion

6/24/21

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NCARB is committed to advancing EDI in the profession through its work as a regulatory organization. Read More

NCARB Report: How the Pandemic Impacted Architectural Licensing in 2020

6/16/21

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Plus, most program metrics have returned to normal or better, indicating a new period of growth. Read More

PSI Migration Update and Additional Rolling Clock Extension

5/4/21

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Learn about the timeline to PSI, an additional rolling clock extension for candidates, plus more. Read More

New Resources Released to Help Students Explore Careers in Architecture

4/14/21

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K-12 students and counselors can explore a career in architecture with two new resources. Read More

Migration From Prometric to PSI Update

3/22/21

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News about the move to PSI and important reminders for candidates testing online. Read More

NCARB Releases ARE 5.0 Guidelines Updates and 2020 Pass Rates

3/8/21

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Minor updates to the ARE Guidelines, progress with tech issues, and 2020 exam pass rates. Read More

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