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UF Landscape Alum Jack Caldwell Joins 2026 40 Gators Under 40 Honoree List Jack Caldwell (BLAE ‘10) was recently named to the University of Florida Alumni Association’s 2026 40 Gators Under 40 honoree list. Caldwell currently serves as Principal for RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture in Orlando, FL.  “It’s very special and truly humbling to […]

UF Landscape Architecture Earns Three ASLA National Student Awards, Including Top Honor for Seagrass Restoration Project Students from the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture have received multiple awards and national recognition from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as part of the 2026 ASLA Student Awards. “Cleary shows how building community awareness

UF Landscape Attends 2026 ASLA Florida Conference + Expo Students, faculty, and alumni from the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture recently attended the 2026 American Society of Landscape Architects – Florida Chapter Conference + Expo, held July 15-17 in Orlando. The conference brought together landscape architecture students, practitioners, and researchers from across the

Two UF Landscape Architecture Faculty Receive Promotions Two faculty members from the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture have been promoted by the UF Board of Trustees during their June 2026 meeting:  Dr. Yi Luo has been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Dr. Luo’s research advances the intersection of

Two UF Landscape Architecture Students Named 2026 Olmsted Scholars Two students from the University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture were named 2026 Olmsted Scholars by the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF). Master of Landscape Architecture student Veronica Cancio and recent Bachelor of Landscape Architecture graduate Hayden Germanis were recognized for their distinguished leadership in landscape

Dr. Jules Bruck Named Dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design Dr. Jules Bruck has been named Dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design, effective July 1, 2026. She will continue in her current position through June 30, 2026. Since joining the University of Florida in 2022,

UF Landscape Installs Living Shoreline in Lewes, Delaware Read the full story from CoastTV. Researchers from the UF Department of Landscape Architecture were recently highlighted in the news for their living shoreline project in Lewes, Delaware. The team, led by department Chair Dr. Jules Bruck, received grant funding to test new designs and materials for

Remembering Longtime Professor and Chair Herrick H. Smith The University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture is deeply saddened by the passing of Herrick H. Smith, who served as professor and longtime chair of the department from 1966 to 1995. During his tenure, Smith left a lasting impact on generations of students through his passion

Preserving Old Florida: Research From the UF School of Landscape Architecture and Planning Featured in Florida Planning Read the full story in Florida Planning. Faculty from the University of Florida School of Landscape Architecture and Planning (SLA&P) recently had their cover story featured in the spring issue of Florida Planning magazine. SLA&P houses both the Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Celebrating Another Successful Year at UF Landscape The University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture recently hosted their annual year-end event, recognizing the incredible achievements of students and faculty. Held at Cypress and Grove Brewery in Gainesville, the event provided an opportunity to bring the UF landscape community together to celebrate the groundbreaking work accomplished