Month: November 2025

Margarita Howard, HX5, balances the competing demands of serving as both prime contractor and subcontractor by emphasizing disciplined project management, transparent communication and strategic partnership-building. In a profile published recently, Howard outlines a pragmatic approach that allows her firm to respond nimbly to client needs while maintaining accountability across multi-tiered contract relationships.   Central to…

Brooklyn Friends School is positioning itself as a model of values-driven, student-centered education under the leadership of head of school Crissy Caceres. In a recent discussion of pedagogy, Caceres outlined an approach that blends Quaker principles with contemporary instructional practices to prepare students for academic success and civic engagement.   The school emphasizes inquiry-based and…

Under the leadership of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has deepened its commitment to contemporary art through a sustained program of acquisitions, exhibitions and partnerships that aim to broaden both the scope and relevance of its holdings. Museum officials say the effort reflects a long-term strategy to position the institution as a leading…

Under James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has undertaken a notable expansion of its contemporary collection, reshaping the museum’s engagement with living artists and recent art histories. The initiative has combined strategic acquisitions, major gifts and a renewed curatorial focus intended to broaden both representation and narrative reach within the museum’s holdings.   Museum…