Each year, a/e ProNet proudly supports the next generation of architects and engineers through its scholarship programs, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, leadership, and a passion for shaping the built environment. As a network of specialist insurance brokers serving the architecture and engineering industry, a/e ProNet remains deeply committed to advancing professionalism, risk management education, and the future of design practice through mentorship and scholarship opportunities.
Congratulations to both of our Scholarship Recipients. Follow us while we follow them for the 2026–27 school term. In a conversation with Executive Director Lynda Colucci, both students shared the unique journeys that led them toward architecture, their professional aspirations, and the experiences already shaping their futures in the profession.
Ingram Lucier
Tulane University
Ingram Lucier’s path toward architecture began in a much different discipline: mathematics. Originally pursuing a degree with the intention of becoming an actuary, Ingram realized that while he loved analytical thinking and problem solving, he was missing the creative component that would fully challenge and inspire him. Seeking to broaden his education, he enrolled in a course exploring “What Architecture Means To Society,” and quickly discovered a passion for architecture’s ability to solve complex problems while shaping communities and preserving history.
After earning his undergraduate degree in Risk Management from the University of Wisconsin, Ingram is now pursuing his Master of Architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans. His professional passion centers on the restoration and preservation of historic buildings. He is particularly drawn to the puzzle-like nature of adaptive reuse projects—working through historical unknowns, structural complexities, and the evolving realities of climate change while honoring the original integrity of older structures. This summer, Ingram will continue building hands-on experience through an internship with a Chicago architectural firm specializing in restoration and preservation projects involving historic buildings throughout the city.
Lily Wang
Washington University in St. Louis / University of Texas at Austin
Growing up in both Las Vegas and Lubbock, Texas, Lily Wang developed an early passion for art and creativity. Over time, that passion evolved into a fascination with architecture and its ability to transform communities. While living in Lubbock, Lily witnessed former industrial buildings, factories, and warehouses being reimagined into vibrant cultural and arts centers—spaces that revitalized neighborhoods and improved quality of life for residents. Seeing architecture create meaningful change inspired her desire to pursue a career focused on improving the environments where people live, work, and connect.
Lily is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis and will begin her Master of Architecture studies next fall at the University of Texas at Austin. This summer, she will be interning with an international architectural firm in Kansas City, where she looks forward to gaining professional experience while continuing to explore the relationship between thoughtful design, urban revitalization, and community impact.
At a/e ProNet, we believe the future of architecture and engineering depends on supporting talented students like Ingram and Lily—individuals who combine technical skill with vision, curiosity, and a commitment to improving the world around them. We are honored to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to following their journeys throughout the 2026–2027 academic year and beyond.
