Awards & Honors

We’re excited to report that Spitzer student Amy Ho B Arch ’24 is included in CCNY’s Great Grads highlight publication this year!

“Finding community no matter the circumstances, Amy Ho appreciates opportunities when they present themselves. As such, she is a member of the first graduating class of the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture’s “5+1” B Arch accelerated master’s degree in urban planning. Her B Arch conferred in 2024, she will graduate with her master’s degree in urban planning in 2025. Without the accelerated option, it would have taken 50 percent longer to achieve her goals.

Born in the U.S. and raised in Vietnam, her childhood was split between the two countries, and her heritage includes roots in China. “My childhood in Vietnam left me with a deep appreciation for diverse living environments and the architectural forms that define them. This blend of experiences fueled my passion for residential architecture, propelling me towards enrollment at The City College of New York with a desire to design living spaces that are both” “practical and inviting,” said Ho.

In her freshman year at CCNY, isolated from normal student life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ho met the challenge with grace and charm. She started the Arts and Crafts Club at CCNY. “The club provided a vital platform for students to connect remotely, fostering a tight-knit community for destressing and socializing. It also offered me the chance to create art and forge friendships across diverse backgrounds outside of architecture,” said Ho.

A resident of Gravesend, Brooklyn, Ho has a GPA of 3.972, the highest in her B Arch 2024 cohort. Her teachers and the chair of the Architecture Department, Associate Professor Sean Weiss, know her as a talented architectural designer. She intends to work toward becoming a licensed architect within the next five years while obtaining her master’s degree at CCNY.”