{"id":12009,"date":"2025-12-18T15:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/landscape\/?p=12009"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:31:02","slug":"university-of-florida-department-of-landscape-architecture-launches-glenn-a-acomb-memorial-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcp.ufl.edu\/landscape\/university-of-florida-department-of-landscape-architecture-launches-glenn-a-acomb-memorial-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture Launches Glenn A. Acomb Memorial Fund\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The University of Florida\u2019s Department of Landscape Architecture is proud to announce the Glenn A. Acomb Green Infrastructure in Landscape Architecture Student Support Fund<\/a>, established in memory of former professor Glenn A. Acomb, whose contributions shaped the department and influenced alumni for several decades.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Acomb\u2019s distinguished career included degrees from Louisiana State University and Harvard University, as well as recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects<\/a>\u2014an honor that reflects his lifelong commitment to excellence in the field. He joined the department in 2000 after teaching for a few years as an adjunct and often said his second career as an educator at the University of Florida was among the most rewarding chapters of his life. At UF, he set high expectations for his students, encouraging them to push beyond their limits and inspiring many to pursue careers rooted in sustainability and design excellence. He became a leading advocate for sustainable site design and green infrastructure, and his expertise in green roofs influenced both the curriculum and the campus, including the installation of the Rinker School\u2019s green roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProfessor Acomb was an inspiring educator, mentor, and leader whose legacy shaped generations of landscape architects,\u201d said Dr. Jules Bruck<\/a>, Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture. \u201cHis passion for sustainability and student success left an indelible mark on our program and alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new fund will support undergraduate students engaged in research related to green infrastructure and low-impact development\u2014such as green roofs, rain gardens, green parking, and permeable pavement design\u2014helping them pursue meaningful, hands-on research experiences. His love of the outdoors and his belief in environmental stewardship were woven through his teaching, making this fund a fitting tribute to the principles he lived by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Acomb retired in May 2016 and was awarded emeritus status. He passed away in late February 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is remembered for his sharp intellect, generosity, and warm sense of humor\u2014qualities that shaped his teaching and endeared him to students and colleagues alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To contribute to the Glenn A. Acomb Student Support Fund, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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