Anna Paltseva received the 2026 Emma Marie Antonie Täuber Award from the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) during the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science held June 7–12, 2026, in Nanjing, China. The award recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to soil science. During the congress, Anna presented her research, “Who Bears the Burden? Trace Element…Read more about Anna Paltseva Receives IUSS Early-Career Award for Soil Science Research[Read More]
Outstanding contributions across teaching, research, extension, and service were recognized during the HLA Research and Design Retreat held Thursday, May 14, at the J.S. Wright Forestry Center. The annual HLA Impact Awards celebrate faculty and staff whose work advances the department’s mission and enhances its impact across campus, industry, and communities. This year’s honorees include:…Read more about HLA Honors Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students at Annual Awards[Read More]
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]