On May 13, the Purdue Center for Plant Biology (CPB), led by Director Josh Widhalm, hosted a research retreat, bringing together approximately 90 attendees for a day of research presentations, networking, and recognition. The retreat featured a poster session with 20 research posters and multiple talks including presentations by Freddie Mildenhall (Varala Lab) and Leo…Read more about Center for Plant Biology Hosted Retreat[Read More]
Jared Ponce joined the HLA Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab this week as a visiting research scholar. Jared was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. He earned his B.S. from the Environmental Engineering program at Zamorano University in 2025, also in Honduras. His short-term goal is to grow into agricultural studies…Read more about Weed Science Lab Welcomes New Visiting Scholar- Jared Ponce[Read More]
During the first week of the In the English Landscape study abroad program, students have immersed themselves in the rich history and beauty of England’s gardens, abbeys, and estates surrounding their home base in Devizes. Each visit has provided new insight into the layered cultural and environmental influences that define the English landscape. Students have…Read more about In the English Landscape Study Abroad – Week 1[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is pleased to welcome Peng Li as a new graduate student starting this summer. Originally from Harbin, China—known for its famous Ice and Snow Festival—Peng has lived in West Lafayette since 2014. She completed her undergraduate studies at China Agricultural University and Cornell University. Peng is beginning a…Read more about Welcome, Peng Li![Read More]
Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist, led a hands-on workshop on plant propagation as part of the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training program in Huntington County. Twenty participants explored common houseplant propagation techniques, while learning the science behind plant cloning and root development. The session emphasized practical methods that participants can use to successfully…Read more about Karen Mitchell Led Propagation Workshop for EMG Basic Training[Read More]
Andrew Flachs published Feeding the World as if People Mattered with the University of Arizona Press. Drawing on 15 years of anthropological research across South India, Eastern Europe and North America, Flachs explores how small farmers are building a sustainable food system by investing in creating more farms and farmers, not just higher yields. This…Read more about Andrew Flachs Publishes New Book on Reimagining Sustainable Agriculture[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]
It is the policy of the Purdue University that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue is an Affirmative Action Institution. This material may be available in alternative formats.