BLACKSBURG, Va., May 13 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
James Jones, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the G.T. Ward Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The G.T. Ward Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from Ward to recognize a distinguished professor in the School of Architecture who sustains excellence in teaching, research, and service, subsequently advances the discipline, and elevates the reputation of Virginia Tech.
A member of the university community since 1997, James has served as director of the Center for High Performance Environments since...