History of LAEP

Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning

In 1939, an Associate Professor of landscape architecture and four students brought the only landscape architecture program in the Intermountain West from Brigham Young University to Utah State University. Since those humble beginnings, the department has grown tremendously.

Take a look at our 50th and 75th Anniversary books to learn more about the rich history of our department.

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50th Anniversary

In 1989, we celebrated 50 years at Utah State University.

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75th Anniversary

Read a history of the LAEP Department from 1939-2014.

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