The Purdue student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (PASLA) joined in the 2026 Purdue Day of Giving—and came away with both funding and recognition. PASLA’s creative social media post earned the group the Pet Challenge award, securing an additional $800 in bonus funds. Their winning entry also received broader recognition, with the…Read more about PASLA Earns Bonus Funds and Social Media Spotlight on Purdue Day of Giving[Read More]
PhD student Mingyu Zhao, mentored by Dr. Aaron Thompson, has received the NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award for his research on the Wetland Reserve Program’s impact on flood mitigation in the Great Lakes Region. The recognition is particularly meaningful as it commemorates the 25th anniversary of the award founded by Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu to support…Read more about HLA PhD Student Mingyu Zhao Receives NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award[Read More]
Two undergraduate research teams in our Landscape Architecture program were honored for outstanding work at the 2026 Purdue University Spring Undergraduate Research Conference. These prestigious awards competing across the university highlight the extraordinary impact of HLA’s vibrant research culture in landscape architecture, from transforming urban infrastructure to advancing environmental comfort. Gary ELevated: A Community-Based Approach…Read more about Landscape Architecture Undergraduates Shine at Spring Research Conference[Read More]
This past week, Ishraq Awashra represented the Purdue Center for Community and Environmental Design (Thompson’s Lab) and the Diverse Corn Belt Project (#DCB) at the Council for Educators in Landscape Architecture conference that was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ishraq’s presentation, titled “ The Forgotten 40%: Agriculture Needs More Attention” presented some initial findings on why…Read more about Ishraq Awashra Presented at CELA[Read More]
Landscape Architecture faculty members, Professor Sean Rotar, Professor Dave Barbarash, and Professor Yiwei Huang, participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the conference, Sean Rotar attended the Administration Lunch with CELA President. David Barbarash and Yiwei Huang attended the CELA Executive Board Meetings as the 2nd…Read more about Faculty from Purdue University’s Landscape Architecture program participated in the 2026 Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) Conference[Read More]
This past weekend, Erin Percevault represented Purdue University in New Mexico at The National Conference on the Beginning Design Student (NCBDS), a national peer review gathering dedicated to the study and practice of beginning design education. She presented on content development for Purdue’s landscape architecture course Foundational Design. For over 35 years, the NCBDS has…Read more about Erin Percevault Presented at the NCBDS[Read More]
The March 2026 issue of Landscape Architecture Magazine—the premier publication in the field, with a readership exceeding 80,000—features a cover story by Dr. Aaron Thompson, Associate Professor and Director of the Purdue University Center for Community & Environmental Design (CCED). His article, “The Co-Design Catalyst: Developing a Process for AI Text-to-Graphic Tools to Unlock the…Read more about LAM Cover Story Features Aaron Thompson’s AI Workflow[Read More]
The annual Purdue Landscape Architecture Career Fair was held on February 13, inviting 38 firms to the South Ballroom of the Student Union. Represented by over 70 alumni of the program, design firms met with students for traditional summer internships, year-long co-op placements, and post-graduation employment opportunities. A special thank you goes to our students…Read more about LA Career Fair Connects Students with Alumni and Employers[Read More]
Olinger Lecture Mike Ciccarelli – Principal, Hoerr Schaudt Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM – PFEN 241 Gardens are dynamic and change over time. They grow and mature, they go dormant and awaken, and they endure the wear and tear of people and the environment. At Hoerr Schaudt, we create living landscapes that stand the test…Read more about 2026 Olinger Lecture[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been recognized with a national Early Career Teaching Award as part of the USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences. The award is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in partnership with the Association of Public and…Read more about Yiwei Huang Honored with USDA Early Career Teaching Award[Read More]
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