But for many years, architecture buffs have made a pilgrimage to this Connecticut coastal town for its modernist buildings.

Plans have been unveiled for Spartanburg’s new joint city-county government building, the first of its kind in the state.

Solo exhibitions of J.M.W. Turner and Tracy Emin inaugurate the renovated building, which reopens to the public on March 29.

Part of an exceptional group of 37 graduating seniors who make up the 57th class of Watson Fellows, the three Camels will each receive $40,000 to support their travel and research. Connecticut College ...