CHEA’s Board of Directors accepted a Committee on Recognition recommendation to provide CHEA recognition to the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). CHEA said the decision follows review by its Committee on Recognition during a March 2026 meeting and culminates in recognition granted on May 4, 2026. NAAB, founded in 1940, serves as the specialized accreditor for professional degree programs in architecture in the United States. CHEA said its recognition affirms NAAB’s commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, accountability, and public confidence in architectural education. The announcement highlights how accreditation system governance continues to evolve through CHEA recognition decisions that affect institutional assurance, student expectations, and professional program compliance. For architecture programs and institutions supporting professional degree pathways, the CHEA recognition signals continued alignment with peer-review based quality assurance norms.