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Black Alumnae Reflect on Resilience, Mentorship and Representation in Architecture | Auburn College of Architecture, Design and Construction

At Auburn University and beyond, a generation of Black women have carved out space in the architecture industry where less than half a percent of licensed U.S. architects share their identity. Despite the challenges of architecture school and the added pressure of representation, the women persevered in the pursuit of their chosen careers.

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A Legacy of Firsts: Honoring Helen Sellers Davis & the Women Who Followed in Her Footsteps

In 1936, Helen Sellers Davis became Alabama’s first licensed female architect — a milestone that quietly reshaped the landscape of a male-dominated profession. Helen’s dedication to her craft and confidence paved the way for women in architecture long before conversations about representation were common. In 2003 Alabama Governor, Bob Riley, declared November 6 “Helen Sellers Davis Day” — a day we proudly celebrate each year to honor the woman who helped shape our firm and the industry at large.

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