09/17/2026
🎉 Huge congratulations to David Anderson for being named as a 2026 ASLA Fellow! 🎉
This is the highest honor among ASLA members. It recognizes leaders whose work has made a lasting impact on communities, education, and the field of landscape architecture.
For over three decades, David has expanded the reach of landscape architecture at USU and beyond. As a Professional Practice Professor and Associate Vice Provost for Community Engagement, he’s helped thousands, from high schoolers to university students and civic leaders, to understand the power of design.
He’s arguably one of the profession’s most influential recruiters. Through LAEP 1030 (now CIVC 1610), he's believed to be the highest‑enrollment intro course in North America, David teaches 1,200+ students a year and has introduced 8,800+ learners to environmental stewardship and inclusive design. His leadership shaped the USU Botanical Center, a 100‑acre living laboratory he guided for 19 years and raised nearly $10 million to transform a degraded site into a regional hub for water‑wise gardens, wetlands, and LEED Platinum facilities.
Throughout his career, David has earned numerous awards, including the USU Presidential Award for Community Engagement and the NACTA Educator Award. His work has strengthened the profession’s legacy and deepened its impact on communities across Utah.
His impact continues to inspire the next generation of landscape architects and fellow colleagues! 🌿
