MSU Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design

10/30/2026

More than 20 different ecoregions exist near our centrally located campus in Starkville, Mississippi. Here, Tim Schauwecker leads a class on Landscape Systems and Plant Communities.

10/29/2026

More exciting moments from the Pollinator Garden ribbon cutting at the 71st Annual Ed Martin, Jr. Landscape Symposium. As the plaque reads: "For nearly a century, the enduring partnership of MSU and GCM has cultivated education, stewardship, and appreciation for Mississippi's landscapes and continues to plant the seeds for generations to come." We applaud The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. and their president Sassy Mauldin (pictured with Anne) for their significant role in enhancing our Pollinator Garden.

10/28/2026

Last week's Ed Martin, Jr. Landscape Symposium truly inspired us to garden with gusto! Thanks again to guest speakers Richard Harkess , Bob Brzuszek , and Anne Spafford , who addressed a room of 200 guests!

10/28/2026

Meet Ivan, a landscape contracting major who gained early professional experience this summer while interning with Rotolo Consultants Inc.—one of many companies that recruit through .

10/27/2026

Halloween has arrived at the courtyard! Pumpkin Painting THIS WEDNESDAY, 12-2 p.m. 🎃🎨🖌

10/26/2026

The Ed Martin, Jr. Landscape Symposium is always a highlight, but this year's event was extra-special. A huge thank-you to our special guest speakers, to the The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. for their role in enhancing the pollinator garden, to everyone who hosted garden tours, and to Anne Spafford for hosting a social hour at her home to end the day on a high note. 'Til next year!

10/23/2026

Heading to National Association of Landscape Professionals ELEVATE conference next month? If you're an employer or educator, you won't want to miss "Building the Workforce Pipeline through Strategic Industry-Campus Partnerships." Our very own professor Tim Schauwecker, who coordinates the Landscape Contracting and Management program, will lead this timely panel discussion with John Tipton of Rotolo Consultants Inc., Taylor Milliken of Milosi, and Nicole Lee of Landscape Workshop.

ELEVATE, powered by Caterpillar, is where landscape and lawn care professionals come together for three days of practical learning, peer conversations, new solutions and the kind of industry connections that last long after the event ends. We hope you'll join us in Tampa this November!

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10/21/2026

Last week, prospective students met current students, experienced studio culture, and toured our facilities during our Fall Preview Day Open House. Missed it? There's still time to add our Open House to your Fall Preview Day itinerary on November 9 or 23!

10/19/2026

The winner of our 2026 Fall Interview Days ping pong tournament was the talented Townes Fulford, pictured at right with National Association of Landscape Professionals student chapter club president, Andrew Bevill. Good game!

10/19/2026

The winners of our 2026 Fall Interview Days Co****le Tournament are Phil Schoggen and Drew Tucker from Schoggenscapes, Inc. in Clinton, Mississippi. They generously donated their prize money back to the National Association of Landscape Professionals student chapter club at !