Today, HLA participated in the College of Agriculture’s BGR Carnival, welcoming incoming students and introducing them to the opportunities available within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Representing HLA were Dr. Kathryn Orvis, Kristina Cooley, Evie Orick, and HLA Ambassador Lillie Fronek, who spent the afternoon connecting with students and families. The HLA booth…Read more about Slice, Dice, and Say Hello: HLA Returns to the BGR Carnival[Read More]
Lillie Fronek (Sophomore/Horticulture), has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest. The theme for this semester’s competition was “Dreams.” Fronek, a student in Professor George Elliott’s SCLA 101 class (Transformative Texts I), impressed judges with her artwork titled “Reflection.” The piece depicts a beautiful and serene landscape complete with still waters,…Read more about Lillie Fronek Wins Honorable Mention in Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest[Read More]
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]


