INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Fanning Howey continues to expand its higher education practice with the hiring of a senior-level designer who has extensive experience with college and university facilities design. Cheryl Sydzyik, AIA, joins Fanning Howey’s Indianapolis, Indiana, office as a Project Executive.

Sydzyik has more than 30 years of experience with design for higher education campuses. She is a skilled manager of diverse teams, and she brings to Fanning Howey a portfolio of living, learning, and recreation facilities for colleges and universities. Sydzyik's recent experience includes large commissions like the $80-million renovation to Fifth Third Arena for the University of Cincinnati and the $61-million new Health Science building, also for the University of Cincinnati.

“Cheryl represents a significant and strategic advancement of our higher education practice,” said Chief Executive Officer William Payne, AIA. “Fanning Howey’s mission is to create a positive influence on learning and education. Cheryl provides the expertise and leadership that colleges and universities need to evolve and thrive in the 21st century.”