LA’s Jared Horsford named Vice President of Sigma Lambda Alpha
By: Norman Martin
Jared Horsford, a lecturer within Texas Tech University's Department of Landscape Architecture, has been elected vice president of Sigma Lambda Alpha, a national scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of landscape architecture. He'll serve on the group's executive committee through 2025.
“Sigma Lambda Alpha is a great organization that connects high-achieving students with opportunities like networking, scholarships and grants,” Horsford said. “I hope my time of service can further improve these aims by focusing on modernizing our communications and improving access to ensure all deserving students have a chance to reap its benefits.”
According to the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, the committee is made up of a group of leaders poised to shape the future of the organization. According to their website, the team brings together a wealth of experience and expertise, representing diverse academic backgrounds and regions across the country.
“Lecturer Horsford will be an excellent vice president with Sigma Lambda Alpha,” said Leehu Loon, chair of Tech's Department of Landscape Architecture. “He has the knowledge and skill to help this important honor society grow and expand their reach. This is also a great example of the impact that the faculty in the Department of Landscape Architecture have on a national level.”
Horsford joined Tech's Department of Landscape Architecture in 2017 as an instructor after completing his master's degree research on the interface of urban development and playa lake ecosystems in the Southern High Plains. Currently, his research is centered on modeling, understanding, and communicating surface hydrology of the Llano Estacado region to enable better sustainable development practices.
As a graduate student, he received the Helen DeVitt Jones Excellence in Graduate Teaching award for his work with undergraduate student education within the department, and he has continued to work to ensure entering landscape architecture students receive a strong foundation in design education and the history of the profession.
The Hale Center, Texas, native is active in both professional practice and public leadership, recently completing service as chairperson of the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Lubbock. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas Tech.
CONTACT: Leehu Loon, Chair and Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, Texas Tech University at 806) 834-5215 or Leehu.Loon@ttu.edu
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