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Columbia Sussex Completes Renovation of Two Anchorage Hotels

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Columbia Sussex , which owns and manages several hotels in Anchorage, including the full-service Marriott Anchorage Downtown and Hilton Anchorage Downtown, recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation to its two extended stay properties, including Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn .

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  • Columbia Sussex , which owns and manages several hotels in Anchorage, including the full-service Marriott Anchorage Downtown and Hilton Anchorage Downtown, recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation to its two extended stay properties, including Homewood Suites by Hilton and Hampton Inn .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Located in the midtown section of Anchorage, both properties are surrounded by majestic mountains, offer panoramic views and a quiet retreat.
  • The hotel is off Seward Highway, seven minutes from the Anchorage Museum and Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.
  • The hotel’s complimentary airport shuttle conveniently transports guests to and from Ted Stevens Anchorage International.

UT Austin Department of Design announces six new faculty hires

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

The new UT faculty bring expertise in a range of topics, from artificial intelligence to health design and technology.

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  • The new UT faculty bring expertise in a range of topics, from artificial intelligence to health design and technology.
  • "I am beyond thrilled to welcome this incredibly talented group of new faculty to the Department of Design," said Kate Canales, Chair of the Department of Design in the School of Design and Creative Technologies.
  • "From traditional graphic design and interaction design to speculative product design and decolonized design history, this cohort of faculty reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our students in these times of progress, and matriculating the future of our field."
  • In August, together with UT Robotics, the Department of Design will expand into 12,000 additional square feet of the historic Anna Hiss Gymnasium.