Departmental News & Events


Laurie Leonelli Assistant Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Thursday October 16th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. Understories: Tales of Photosynthesis in the Shadows Enter, if you dare, into the shadowy underworld of crop plants—where sunlight is scarce, and photosynthesis fights to help…Read more about 2025 HLA Fall Seminar – Laurie Leonelli[Read More]


Our team Good Thyme Gang played against English Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 6 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 8 of 8 points, bringing us from 9th to 6th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd in team handicap series scoring a 2735. In…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]


Anna Haven Kiers Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture + Environmental Design Department of Human Ecology, University of California, Davis Thursday October 9th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. Faced with ongoing health and environmental crises, we have the opportunity to redefine urban landscapes as multi-functional spaces that not only improve physical and psychological health and…Read more about HLA 2025 Fall Seminar – Anna Haven Kiers[Read More]



Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 5 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 of 8 points, bringing us to 9th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: No placements. In the Men’s Category: Chris Adair…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]


The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture participated in the Majors, Minors, and More Exploratory College Fair, alongside the College of Agriculture and other academic units from across campus. The event offered students a chance to explore diverse academic programs and connect with faculty and peers. HLA’s table was coordinated by Rachael Carter, with support…Read more about HLA Represented at the Majors, Minors, and More Exploratory College Fair[Read More]


I’ve been an Academic Advisor at Purdue since 2013 and am proud to now serve the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture. While Advisors are guides to help students understand degree requirements, navigate campus life, and tap into the great resources and opportunities at Purdue, I also hope to offer encouragement, serve as a trusted…Read more about Meet Evie Orick, HLA’s New Academic Advisor![Read More]



Alexander Miller Subject Matter Expert – Leafy Crops 80 Acres Farm Thursday October 2nd, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. 80 Acres Farms is a pioneer in vertical farming, revolutionizing how fresh produce is grown and delivered. We are entering a new era as a company, following the acquisition of facilities and IP from…Read more about HLA 2025 Fall Seminar – Alexander Miller[Read More]


Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The PurDudes Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 4 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, keeping us in 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st for scratch game scoring…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]


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