School of Planning, Design and Construction

News

• 

  Working from Home

  Published on October 7, 2020
  A list of five lessons about working from home and the potential implications for land use and urban planning.

• 

  MSU alumnus developing diverse restaurant development strategy for McDonald’s Corporation

  Published on October 6, 2020
  Melvin Mance is a U.S. Development Director for McDonald’s Corporation, a company with a long-time commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

• 

  MSU alumnus Daniel Wenk receives Alfred B. LaGasse Medal from the American Society of Landscape Architects

  Published on October 5, 2020
  Daniel Wenk, an alumnus of the Michigan State University Landscape Architecture program, was recently recognized as one of the few 2020 ASLA Honors recipients.

• 

  SPDC announces virtual Lecture Series for 2020-2021

  Published on September 4, 2020
  We are pleased to announce our 2nd annual SPDC Lecture Series for 2020-2021. These events will take place virtually due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

• 

  SPDC welcomes new Academic Advisor Hannah Brodhead

  Published on August 17, 2020
  Hannah Brodhead is the new academic advisor for Interior Design and Landscape Architecture students.

• 

  Construction Management alum establishes endowment to support Housing Education Research Initiative

  Published on August 14, 2020
  Alan and Johanna Scott have established the Alan F. Scott Fund for the Housing Education Research Initiative to provide support for graduates, undergraduates, assistantships, educational programs and other needs for the initiative.

• 

  Endowed Landscape Architecture Innovation Fund created by Landscape Architecture Alum

  Published on August 14, 2020
  The new endowment has been initiated by Robert G. Chipman through the MSU Landscape Architecture Alumni and Advisory Board.

• 

  MSU students receive honorable mention (3rd place) in 2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition

  Published on July 28, 2020
  A MSU interdisciplinary student team led by Amanda Wakefield received Honorable Mention (3rd place) in the Master Plan category of the 2019 EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge student design competition.

• 

  5 ways planning remains relevant during COVID-19

  Published on July 17, 2020
  A list of 5 ways that urban and regional planning are relevant during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

• 

  SPDC Opposes SEVP’s Modifications

  Published on July 10, 2020
  On behalf of the School of Planning, Design and Construction, we strongly oppose the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) modifications to temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during the fall 2020 semester.

• 

  MSU to establish Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Site in sociomobility

  Published on July 8, 2020
  Michigan State University will provide opportunities for a diverse group of talented undergraduate students from across the United States to engage in a wide range of research studies related to “sociomobility” as part of a recently funded grant.

• 

  MSU alumnus Bill Johnson receives 2020 Landscape Architecture Foundation Medal

  Published on June 17, 2020
  William “Bill” Johnson, an alumnus of the Michigan State University Landscape Architecture program, was presented with the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)’s Medal for his distinguished work applying the principles of sustainability to landscapes.

• 

  Staying strong in uncertain times and fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, respect and empowerment

  Published on June 4, 2020
  SPDC Director Ming-Han Li shares an update and reflections from the past year

• 

  Charles Parker Halligan’s impact on the MSU Landscape Architecture program

  Published on May 22, 2020
  The individuals who started Landscape Architecture at MSU in 1898 are all but forgotten, but Professor Charles Halligan should be remembered for his arrival and his growth of the program during its’ early stages at MSU.

• 

  Celebrating MSU Landscape Architecture program’s achievements, embracing change during novel coronavirus

  Published on May 20, 2020
  Landscape Architecture program Director Jun-Hyun Kim shares a program update.