Dr. Roxi Thoren

Professor

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Biography

Roxi Thoren joined the Stuckeman School’s Department of Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University as a professor and head of the department on July 1, 2021. Thoren has a significant background in academia, having previously worked at the University of Oregon as an associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Design from 2015 to 2018, and has a history of leadership roles that span undergraduate and graduate studies, faculty affairs, and student services. As founder of the Fuller Center for Productive Landscapes at the University of Oregon, she emphasizes the innovative integration of productivity within landscape architectural design. Thoren’s work has featured co-authored books such as “Farmscape: Design Productive Landscapes” and authored “Landscapes Change: Innovative Designs Reinventing Sites,” with both recognized for their contribution to landscape architecture. She has received various accolades from the American Society of Landscape Architects, including the Lord Schryver Award and the CELA Excellence in Teaching Award. Thoren holds a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Wellesley College.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Leading the Department of Landscape Architecture and overseeing academic programs.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

Managed faculty affairs and academic programs within the College of Design.

Awards

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Lord Schryver Award

2016-01-01
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CELA Excellence Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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Merit Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.