Our alumni are building a more sustainable world for future generations.
Welcome to the UMass Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning alumni circle. You are part of an amazing group of people who are using their degrees to make the world a better place. Some of you are designing inclusive outdoor spaces like public parks, playgrounds, and pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. Many of you are leading green infrastructure projects to help cities become more resilient to climate change. Others are developing the plans and policies that will guide local decision-making on affordable housing, public transportation, sustainable land use, and more.
As a LARP alum, you benefit from being a part of a large, powerful, and collaborative alumni network. You'll find that faculty and peer support will extend far beyond your days at UMass. You can tap into this network for career opportunities and advice, drawing from the experiences of talented and successful alumni and professors. The doors of the Design Building are always open to you, so reach out anytime! We’d love to hear about your accomplishments and invite you to explore the many ways to stay involved with the Department.
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Ways to Get Involved
There are numerous ways to be involved in the Department as an alum. Read below or email LARP's Associate Chair Carolina Aragón at @email to learn about opportunities.
Alumni Board
LARP's Alumni Board, known as the Waugh Alumni Board, works to strengthen connections between the Department and its alumni community. The board organizes professional development opportunities, plans alumni engagement events, and raises funds to support student scholarships. Learn more.
Mentoring
During the academic year, the Department hosts mentoring sessions that connect students with alumni to discuss career interests. Our fall semester session is held virtually, and our spring semester session takes place in person. Please contact Caitlyn Dittmeier Lyons at @email) if you are interested in serving as a mentor.
Alumni Panels
Each semester, the Department hosts alumni panel discussions as part of the Zube Lecture Series. These events are a great opportunity for alumni to showcase their work, talk about their professional experiences, and answer questions about their careers from our student audience. If you're interested in serving on a panel, please email Tosin Bamidele at @email.
Career Fairs
You can open the door to great opportunities for our students! Join us at the Department’s annual Career Fair, held in the John W. Olver Design Building at UMass Amherst. You’ll meet talented students from across our programs, share information about your organization, and recruit emerging professionals to join your team. Email Caitlyn Dittmeier Lyons at @email to learn more.
Studio Instruction
Bring your expertise to the classroom. The Department welcomes alumni to help teach our fall and spring semester studios, giving students the chance to broaden their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and gain real‑world experience. If you’re interested in teaching, reach out to Department Chair Henry Renski at @email.
Presentations
A great way to support students is by attending studio presentations. Presentations are held twice a semester (midterms and finals) in the John W. Olver Design Building. Admission is free and open to the public! Faculty often invite alumni to serve as guest critics as well. Visit our events page to see upcoming dates and email LARP's Associate Chair Carolina Aragón (@email) to learn more.
Alumni Socials
The Department loves reconnecting with alumni at events throughout the year—from the LABash Party at the National ASLA Conference to our alumni socials and regional meet‑ups. These gatherings are a great way to catch up, strengthen your professional network, and stay connected to the LARP community. Visit our events page, follow us on social, and join our mailing list to hear about upcoming events.
Share Your News
The Department regularly features alumni in our monthly newsletter, on our website, and on social media! Whether you’ve started a new job, received an award, taken on an exciting project, debuted creative work, or recently retired, we’d love to celebrate your accomplishments. Email Caitlyn Dittmeier Lyons (@email) or submit this form to share your story.
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