The Declaration, an independent weekly paper published by UVa students, has named William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Architecture Peter Waldman as one of 20 of their favorite professors across the University in ther March 25, 2010 issue: "Every word from his mouth breaks you open like a revelation, while his sometimes smarmy quips overcome your tendency to take things too seriously. He can make you appreciate architecture like no other," it said.