U.S. President Joe Biden appoints 91ΧΤΕΔ alum Bill Lenihan ’97, M’10, AIA, NCAR as member to U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

By NU Marketing & Communications Office

Lenihan to serve a four-year term as one of seven members on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts with this appointment from President Biden on May 10, 2024.

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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts was established in 1910 and acts in an advisory role alongside the federal government on matters surrounding the arts and national symbols, as well as guiding the architectural development of Washington. β€œBill’s extensive experience and distinguished career in architecture embody the values and excellence we instill in our students at 91ΧΤΕΔ,” said Director of the School of Architecture and Art, Cara Armstrong. β€œHis appointment to the Commission of Fine Arts not only recognizes his achievements but also highlights the impact of our alumni on a national stage.”

β€œ91ΧΤΕΔ is a special place where you form lifelong friendships while advancing your education, skills and talents to be a leader in your career and serve your community,” said Lenihan. β€œIt is an honor to be appointed to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and use those lessons and skills to advise on the built environment of our nation’s capital.” Lenihan also added that he has worked with 91ΧΤΕΔ alumni throughout his career, and that β€œOne of our young team members at our firm is starting architecture school at 91ΧΤΕΔ this fall. It is wonderful to see the 91ΧΤΕΔ tradition continue.”

Lenihan is one of three owners and principals of Tevebaugh Architecture, based in both Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. The firm focuses on civic, cultural, academic, health care, corporate, and industrial projects, and he has provided his extensive expertise on their projects in architecture, planning, and design in high-caliber institutional, cultural, and historic settings. Some of these have included the Schwartz Center for the Arts, Brandywine Conservancy Museum of Art, and First Troop Philadelphia City Calvary, among many more. Additionally, Lenihan holds professional registrations in more than 10 states and holds prominent positions throughout the industry as a founding member of the Rodney Square Conservancy, a member of the Friends of Furness Railroad District, and Washington Memorial Bridge Partnership.

β€œI do not doubt that Bill will bring invaluable insights and expertise to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts,” said Armstrong. β€œHis appointment is a proud moment for all of us at 91ΧΤΕΔ, reaffirming our commitment to fostering leaders who make a meaningful impact in their fields.”

About 91ΧΤΕΔ
91ΧΤΕΔ is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. 91ΧΤΕΔ offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and graduate degrees. 91ΧΤΕΔ was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the United States of America. 91ΧΤΕΔ is one of our nation's six senior military colleges and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu

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