Ingram Receives AGNR Cornerstone Award for LIVENING UP UMD DORMS

Written By: Rebecka Tetter

Kenneth Ingram, a lecturer and advisor at the IAA, has been honored with the 2023 AGNR Optimize Urban Environments Cornerstone Award for his innovative Green Dorm Room Project. The initiative, which has been running successfully for the past decade, provides University of Maryland (UMD) students with a complimentary houseplant to adorn their dorm rooms.

Ingram's Green Dorm Room Project has been a beacon of joy for countless students, brightening their living spaces while promoting a greener lifestyle. Each fall, students eagerly anticipate the opportunity to receive a houseplant, a living companion that not only adds beauty to their surroundings but also offers a myriad of benefits such as improving air quality and reducing stress.

Funding for this remarkable initiative is made possible by the PEPSI grants, which have consistently supported the Green Dorm Room Project throughout the years. This generous support enables Ingram to continue spreading the joy of greenery to UMD students and fostering a culture of sustainability on campus. Ingram's dedication to agricultural education and his passion for creating a greener future have made him a well-deserving recipient of the AGNR Optimize Urban Environments Cornerstone Award.