Alumni + Giving

“I continue to be grateful for the scholarships I received here during my BLA student years. That assistance has inspired me to “give back” through an endowment to support top MLA and MHP candidates in the CED.”

“The CED is unique in its position as a college with a design-focused Landscape Architecture, Urban and Environmental Planning, and Historic Preservation curriculums. It fosters a strong dynamic that elevates the stature and influence of the programs. The CED continues to develop fantastic students at all levels so critical for the future of these professions and their influence on the future of Georgia, the southeastern US and beyond. To be able to provide additional funding that helps the CED continue its mission of service and research at the highest level while fostering an incredible learning environment drives my positive attitude towards giving.”

“I choose to give back to the CED because it gave me my start and foundation to a career that I love. I know that others in the past gave so that I could succeed, and I want to continue that tradition of helping others as well.”

“Historic preservation contributes to a sense of community, and makes a positive economic impact. I want future generations to know what is lost when history is forgotten. Giving to the CED is a way to support professionals who will lead the charge.”

“The creative flow of energy, ideas, and problem solving that makes the CED stand out at this world class university is what keeps alumni coming back in support of students, faculty, and staff. It is the best!”

“Landscape architecture changed my life. As a young creative looking into schools for design, I had four to five options to explore that could satisfy my passions. My design journey began with fine art, then architecture and finally landscape architecture. The discipline combined my interests in the environment, culture, natural sciences, and creativity. The University of Georgia, College of Environment + Design provided the most well rounded and robust education for my career. The knowledge gained from real world experiences in curriculum, faculty dedicated to training through problem solving and CED leaders focused on promoting everyone’s individual talents provided me with the skills and confidence to take on any opportunity. Currently, as a registered professional Landscape Architect, firm principal, and shareholder at EDSA, I can look back and tangibly see the how the UGA-CED experience prepared me to succeed in life.”

“CED’s faculty, staff and curriculum gave me the tools to lead a company that has a mission to “build better communities”. By embracing that mission, I can positively impact our employees, their families, and the lives of our neighbors every day. I can’t think of a better way to build a better tomorrow than to give to a college whose graduates will walk away with the skills that are needed to perpetuate this mission.”