PhD student Mingyu Zhao, mentored by Dr. Aaron Thompson, has received the NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award for his research on the Wetland Reserve Program’s impact on flood mitigation in the Great Lakes Region. The recognition is particularly meaningful as it commemorates the 25th anniversary of the award founded by Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu to support…Read more about HLA PhD Student Mingyu Zhao Receives NASA-MSU Professional Enhancement Award[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture recognized outstanding undergraduate students and graduating seniors during the Undergraduate Awards and Senior Recognition Celebration on April 21 at the Dauch Center. The event highlighted academic excellence, leadership, service, and research accomplishments across all HLA majors. Special thanks to Rachael Carter for organizing the celebration. Outstanding Students by…Read more about HLA Celebrates Undergraduate Excellence and Senior Achievements[Read More]
Colleen Flynn was surprised on Wednesday with the Rose Award from the Purdue Mortar Board, recognizing her outstanding dedication and behind-the-scenes contributions to the Purdue community. The Rose Award honors clerical and service staff who are nominated by faculty, staff, or students for the meaningful impact they have on campus. These individuals often work quietly…Read more about Colleen Flynn Honored with Purdue Mortar Board Rose Award[Read More]
HLA faculty members Krishna Nemali and Stephen Meyers are serving as Fulbright Scholars this year, contributing to Purdue University’s distinction as a top producer of Fulbright scholars for the fifth consecutive year. Nemali is working in India on “Climate‑Smart Agriculture: Reducing Water Wastage and Increasing Nitrogen Use Efficiency Using Smart Sensors with Decision Support and…Read more about Nemali and Meyers Represent Purdue as Fulbright Scholars[Read More]
Congratulations to Jeanine Arana, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 College of Agriculture Graduate Student Mentoring Award. She will be honored at the Celebration of Mentorship on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in Pfendler 241, where she will be recognized and presented with a plaque. In addition, Jeanine has…Read more about Jeanine Arana Honored with 2026 CoA Graduate Student Mentoring Award[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been recognized with a national Early Career Teaching Award as part of the USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences. The award is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in partnership with the Association of Public and…Read more about Yiwei Huang Honored with USDA Early Career Teaching Award[Read More]
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring…Read more about HLA Graduate Program Honors Award-Winning Students in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research[Read More]
On December 5, 2025, during the 2025 Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference, the PUCESA section of the Indiana Extension Professionals Association (IEPA) announced their award winners (more information here about PUCESA awards). We’re pleased to announce that Ashley Adair, Extension Organic Agriculture Specialist, and the Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program were award winners representing…Read more about Ashley Adair and Purdue EMG Program Honored at Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference[Read More]
On Tuesday, the Purdue College of Ag’s Celebration of Teaching Excellence honored two outstanding HLA faculty members. Kathryn Orvis received the Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, recognizing exceptional dedication to undergraduate education. Aaron Thompson was presented with the Taylor Excellence in Teaching Innovation Award, celebrating innovative approaches that inspire student learning. Congratulations to both for…Read more about Kathryn Orvis and Aaron Thompson Honored at Celebration of Teaching Excellence[Read More]