Cydney McGlothlin
Assistant Vice President Planning, Design, and Construction
Cydney received her Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and is a licensed architect in both Colorado and Florida. Prior to coming to the University of Florida, she worked in Denver and Boston on a variety of projects.
In 2003 Cydney joined the University of Florida and became a project manager. She began by managing minor projects and after a few years started managing major projects. Many of her projects are focused on student life and the arts. Among her projects are the Steinbrenner Band Building, Harn Museum Asian Art Wing, Fackler Foyers at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, the Reitz Union Expansion and Renovation and the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence.
In 2019 Cydney was appointed University Architect and guides the architectural aesthetic on UF’s main campus. She sees projects through the approval process and works with the Planning, Design & Construction team to ensure compliance with campus design guidelines and other standards. Additionally, she ensures projects comply with ongoing planning initiatives, such as the Campus Master Plan; Strategic Development Plan; Landscape Master Plan; Transportation and Parking Strategic Plan; Housing Master Plan; Utility Infrastructure Master Plan; Campus Framework Plan and the Wayfinding Plan.
In 2023, she has provided leadership on over $2.5 billion in active projects at the University of Florida, presents regularly to UF leadership, serves on many UF committees, and sits on the AIA Gainesville Board. In October 2023, Cydney was promoted to Assistant Vice President and University Architect.