Urgent Action Needed: Protect UNL's Landscape Architecture Program
At this moment, the Landscape Architecture program at the University of Nebraska is at risk of being discontinued. Our Landscape Architecture Program is critical to shaping the future of Nebraska’s communities, environment, and economy.
Your action is needed now. Add your voice to protect this program before it’s too late.
Deadline
Please take action before September 30th, 2025. Every signature and letter strengthens our case.
Talking Points
Shape your support letters with these key talking points about the importance of Landscape Architecture in Nebraska and beyond. From designing sustainable communities to creating healthier, more resilient environments, these insights will help students and alumni clearly communicate the value and impact of the program to decision-makers.
ASLA Points Licensure Fact Sheet Economic Impact
- TWO: Submit a Personal Testimonial using BOTH the APC Form and the College Form located Below. Share your story about how these programs make a difference in your life, your community, or Nebraska’s future.
Looking for more testimonial talking points? The next section provides tailored information for alumni, students, professionals, and community partners—so you can highlight what matters most to you.
STUDENTS, PARENTS & ALUMNI SECTION
- Share how your education in Landscape Architecture shaped your career path and opportunities.
- Describe the personal value of this program — how they helped you develop leadership, problem-solving, and design skills.
- Explain why Nebraska needs to keep the Landscape Architecture program so future students have the same opportunities you had.
- Reflect on the impact program elimination would have on your future or your children’s future.
Example Student/Alumni Testimony Letter Outline
Feedback Forms
These forms are intended for alumni, allied professionals, firms, community partners, and friends of the College. We invite you to be part of this effort by sharing your story and helping us amplify the impact of Landscape Architecture across Nebraska. Spread the word within your network—and together, we can strengthen our reach and shape a brighter future for our communities.
Please be sure to submit your testimonial to BOTH the APC Form and the College Form below. You may copy, paste, and/or upload your file as needed.
COMMUNITY AND RESEARCH PARTNERS SECTION
- Highlight successful collaborations with faculty, students, or graduates that improved your community, organization, or research initiatives.
- Speak to how this program provides expertise and capacity that communities would otherwise lack.
- Emphasize the economic, environmental, and social benefits that Nebraska gains when universities and local partners work together.
- Explain how losing Landscape Architecture would reduce Nebraska’s competitiveness in securing grants, research funding, and innovative projects.
Feedback Forms
These forms are intended for alumni, allied professionals, firms, community partners, and friends of the College. We invite you to be part of this effort by sharing your story and helping us amplify the impact of Landscape Architecture across Nebraska. Spread the word within your network—and together, we can strengthen our reach and shape a brighter future for our communities.
Please be sure to submit your testimonial to BOTH the APC Form and the College Form below. You may copy, paste, and/or upload your file as needed.
FIRM AND PROFESSIONAL BOARDS SECTION
- Stress the workforce need: Nebraska depends on trained landscape architects to address housing, transportation, climate resilience, and development challenges.
- Share how graduates from Landscape Architecture have contributed to your firm or industry.
- Emphasize that without local programs, firms will face workforce shortages and difficulty attracting young professionals to Nebraska.
- Point out that program loss threatens the long-term professional pipeline in the state.
Feedback Forms
These forms are intended for alumni, allied professionals, firms, community partners, and friends of the College. We invite you to be part of this effort by sharing your story and helping us amplify the impact of Landscape Architecture across Nebraska. Spread the word within your network—and together, we can strengthen our reach and shape a brighter future for our communities.
Please be sure to submit your testimonial to BOTH the APC Form and the College Form below. You may copy, paste, and/or upload your file as needed.