Meet Dr. Galen Newman: Department Head of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

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In this episode, Meet Dr. Galen Newman, we sit down with Dr. Galen Newman, Department Head of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP). Hear about his journey, vision, and leadership style, and get to know the person guiding the future of LAUP. As a research leader, he brings together urban regeneration, flood resilience, spatial analytics, and community engagement into powerful, design-driven solutions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Community Engagement and Service Learning 00:42 Dr. Galen D Newman's Background and Achievements 02:15 Journey to Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning 05:30 The Role of Humor in Professional Settings 07:00 Educational Path and Career Development 10:45 Community Planning and Impact 13:30 Transition to Texas A&M and Professional Growth 16:00 The Importance of Community Engagement 18:45 Challenges and Rewards of Department Leadership 21:30 Research Focus and Fence Line Communities

• Lessons from the Field Lab47 / 100
• Meet the 2026 Cooper Scholars34 / 100
• Mastering Classroom Management in Community-Engaged Learning50 / 100
• Learning in Action: Bridging the Classroom with Community Engagement
• Developing Solutions for Fenceline Communities