Jules Bruck has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design, effective July 1, according to a May 14 announcement.
Bruck is recognized nationally for her leadership in landscape architecture and nature-based coastal resilience. Her appointment is expected to strengthen the college’s focus on design, preservation, and planning. She currently serves as director of the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Florida.
“Dr. Bruck’s visionary approach to resilient design and her proven ability to bridge academic innovation with real‑world challenges make her the ideal leader for the College of Environment and Design,” said Benjamin C. Ayers, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Her expertise will further elevate the college’s national reputation for excellence in design, preservation and planning.”
A registered landscape architect, Bruck was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2024. Her research has received support from organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. One project includes a $9.4 million effort to develop shellfish-based living shorelines for coastal defense.
President Jere W. Morehead said: “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Bruck to the University of Georgia as the next dean of the College of Environment and Design. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to leading initiatives that closely align with UGA’s land-grant and sea-grant mission, and I am excited to see her further elevate those efforts in this new role.”
Previously at University of Delaware, Bruck established its landscape architecture program in 2016 as founding director. She also launched an interdisciplinary Coastal Resilience Design Studio that contributed nearly $10 million in infrastructure investment through community-driven projects.
“Throughout my career I have pursued interdisciplinary collaborations and have been inspired by the lessons learned working alongside others to build programs with lasting impact,” Bruck said. “I look forward to applying those experiences to advance success at the University of Georgia.”
Bruck teaches across multiple areas within landscape architecture including design foundations, ecological planting design, creativity integration, curriculum development for experiential learning opportunities, new degree programs creation, fellowships expansion for students’ career advancement; she was recognized by Design Intelligence among “Most Admired Educators” in her field.
