Reuben M. Rainey

Reuben M. Rainey

ASLA Chapter: Virginia
Category: Knowledge
Academic title: William Stone Weedon Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture, University of Virginia
Education: Duke University, A.B.; Union Theological Seminary, M.Div., Columbia University, Ph.D.; University of Virginia, M.L.A.

Most notable professional accomplishments: Author of three books and numerous articles on the history of landscape architecture, ranging from nineteenth-century urban parks to the careers of distinguished twentieth-century professionals. University of Virginia All-University Teaching Award; Teacher of the Year, School of Architecture; Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Career of Distinction; ASLA National Honor Award in Communications Category.


Thoughts on being elected to the Council of Fellows: Such a great honor encompasses a deep responsibility and profound commitment to advance the mission of the profession of landscape architecture to create a just, sustainable, and vibrant environment on a national and global scale.