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

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 Learning00:42 Dr. Galen D Newman's Background and Achievements02:15 Journey to Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning05:30 The Role of Humor in Professional Settings07:00 Educational Path and Career Development10:45 Community Planning and Impact13:30 Transition to Texas A&M and Professional Growth16:00 The Importance of Community Engagement18:45 Challenges and Rewards of Department Leadership21:30 Research Focus and Fence Line Communities