Dr. Andrew Flachs (Associate Professor in Anthropology with a courtesy appointment in HLA) published an op-ed in the Indianapolis Star about the importance of free school meal programs with families and local food systems, including local agriculture: Free school meals save taxpayers money in the long run | Opinion.
Gloribel Rosales-Burdin and Brandy Pinkard represented the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) department at Newfields’ inaugural High School Career Day 2025. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with students admitted to Purdue University. Lillie Fronek, a sophomore in Public Horticulture, also represented HLA at the event. Lillie interned with Newfields in the summer of 2024 and…Read more about HLA Engaged with Prospective Students at Newfield’s High School Career Day[Read More]
Samuel Zapata Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Economics Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 PM In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Dealing with an Uncurable Disease: The Case of Citrus Greening Invasive pests and diseases can have significant consequences for farmers and consumers. This is the case of Citrus Greening or Huanglongbing (HLB)…Read more about HLA Seminar: Samuel D. Zapata, Ph.D.[Read More]
Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley CEO, Green Heffa Farms Monday, March 3, 1:30 pm In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as “Farmer Cee,” she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and…Read more about HLA Seminar: Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 22 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 169 and with scratch series scoring a 487. She…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
Laura Elisa García is an industrial and environmental microbiologist from the University of Antioquia, Colombia, with a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from CES University. Her research experience includes agricultural microbiology and microbial community analysis in cacao fermentation. At Purdue, she will explore microbial interactions in tomato crops, focusing on their potential for sustainable management….Read more about Three New Visiting Scholars Arrive at Dr. Lori Hoagland’s Lab.[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Here-4-Beer Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 21 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 out of 8 points bringing us back to 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 2nd with scratch game scoring a 186, placed 2nd with scratch series scoring…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
Please welcome Ayyaz Ahmed, a new visiting scholar in the Nemali lab. I’m Ayyaz Ahmed, a visiting scholar at Purdue University, originally from Pakistan. With a background in architecture, civil engineering, and project management, I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Architectural Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. My research aligns with the challenges outlined…Read more about Welcome Ayyaz Ahmed Karni![Read More]
Purdue University has maintained its No. 12 spot in the U.S. and jumped to No. 74 globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025. Among Big Ten schools, Purdue ranked No. 5. Highlights include the completion of the 1869 Tree Planting Master Plan with 3,738 new trees, new bicycle paths, and a 27% reduction…Read more about 1869 Tree Planting Master Plan Helps Boosts Purdue’s Sustainability Rankings[Read More]
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