On Friday, June 27th, the College of Agriculture’s Office of Academic Programming partnered with Vicki Stirm to host an exciting hands-on experience for 42 Juntos 4-H students from across Indiana. These junior high and middle school students rotated through 40-minute sessions designed to introduce them to the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) and…Read more about Juntos 4-H Students Explore HLA Careers and Plant Propagation at Purdue[Read More]
Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture welcomed ten students for the 4-H Plant Science Academy, Living Landscapes, led by Dr. Kathryn Orvis. Students explored Vegetative Propagation and participated in activities including tours of the Purdue Sports Turf Facilities, Student Farm, and Meigs Farm. They also explored essential oils and plant chemistry with Dr….Read more about HLA Hosts 4-H Living Landscapes Academy[Read More]
This week, the Horticulture building welcomed a vibrant new addition: a stunning green wall installed just outside the main office on the second floor. This lush vertical garden not only enhances the aesthetic of the space but also promotes sustainability and well-being through its natural beauty and air-purifying benefits. Special thanks to Karen Sullivan for…Read more about New Green Wall Brightens Horticulture Building[Read More]
Nicolle Salamanca is a new Visiting Scholar in the Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab. She was born and raised in Colombia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the National University of Colombia (UNAL). Nicolle joined the Meyers Lab because she is deeply passionate about horticultural production. Her short-term goal is to learn…Read more about Weed Science Lab Welcomes New Visiting Scholar[Read More]
Do You Know Farmers in Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa? We are currently conducting interviews as part of the IMPACT²: Social-Ecological Memory in Midwest Agriculture project. This research explores how past extreme weather events shape present-day farming decisions and adaptation strategies. We are looking to connect with farmers in Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa for interviews to…Read more about Midwest Farmers Wanted – Share How Past Weather Extremes Shape Current Farming Decisions[Read More]
Purdue University published two stories on this year’s Murphy Award Winners. Yiwei Huang is featured in the story on the Exceptional Early Career Award Winners: Empowering students with purpose and passion. Steve Hallett is featured in the story on the Charles B. Murphy Award Winners: Meet the 2025 winners of Purdue’s Charles B. Murphy Award
We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Celina Gómez on becoming a United States citizen earlier this year! In keeping with our department’s cherished tradition, we gathered to honor Dr. Gómez’s naturalization with cake and warm wishes from colleagues. Over the past few years, these celebrations have become a meaningful way for our academic community to…Read more about Celina Gómez’s Citizenship Celebration[Read More]