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MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.
Tim Boland is Executive Director of Polly Hill Arboretum

Published on June 22, 2021
Using his B.S. degree in Horticulture, Tim has traveled around the world collecting tree seeds and enjoys managing the Arboretum's collection of trees and shrubs.
MSU researchers analyzing novel technique to improve Michigan wine production

Published on June 16, 2021
Paolo Sabbatini and Ilce Medina Meza are studying how removing leaves from vine canopies early in the season can help Michigan wine producers grow high-quality grapes.
MAC makes Michigan Agriculture Crops Garden and STEAM Explorations possible

Published on June 8, 2021
With a continued investment from Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (MAC), the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens continue to grow and provide science-based education for Michigan youth.
Chloe Grabb wants to spread knowledge and love for plants

Published on June 7, 2021
As a senior in Horticulture, Chloe Grabb is passionate about education and research.
U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tours MSU plant science research facilities

Published on May 21, 2021
Elissa Slotkin, who serves Michigan’s 8th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited the Michigan State University campus May 21 to tour plant science research facilities and the MSU Music Building.
Caleb Spall awarded prestigious industry scholarship

Published on May 18, 2021
Caleb plans to use the scholarship funds to share his research and learn more about the industry at domestic and international conferences.
Songwen Zhang plans to use her Ph.D. degree to continue solving fruit production problems

Published on May 3, 2021
Songwen chose an advanced degree in horticulture because horticulture is a field where researchers can help feed the world with their scientific findings
Master's student receives industry scholarship in cut flower production

Published on April 15, 2021
Caleb Spall received the Dave Dowling Scholarship from the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers.
2021 Bukovac Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Published on April 15, 2021
Songwen Zhang is selected for the Horticulture Department's 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Honor.
Kelton Zbarcha's education makes him feel whole

Published on April 2, 2021
Student hopes to become a dahlia breeder to help improve the specialty cut flower industry.
Horticulture alum manages 300 acres of vineyards

Published on April 2, 2021
Peter Rigan's work is exciting because each season in the vineyards is different.
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.
CANR community raises nearly $50,000 on Give Green Day

Published on March 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) community came together to raise nearly $50,000 for the 2021 Give Green Day on Mar. 16.
Danielle experienced plenty of hands-on learning while earning her horticulture degree

Published on March 4, 2021
Danielle Ellsworth says her horticulture classes and the way the professors presented that information really sparked an interest in her.
CANR announces 2021 Cohort of Global Scholars

Published on February 18, 2021
Theme for this year is “Innovations in Agricultural Higher Education in a Global Context”
Dr. Debalina Saha enjoys conducting applied research and interacting with her students

Published on February 8, 2021
Dr. Saha was hired as an Assistant Professor in July 2019 to help the ornamental (nursery, greenhouse, landscape) industry with weed control issues.
MSU alum Dr. Jennifer Brown is now the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education at U.C.-Riverside

Published on February 5, 2021
After earning her Ph.D. in Horticulture at MSU, Jennifer Brown has had a full and thriving career in higher education.
Persevering Through the Pandemic

Published on January 22, 2021
Joy Johnson was able to continue her hands-on horticulture education with an summer internship in 2020 and then awarded the 2021 GPN/Nexus Intern of the Year.
Horticulture alum is now an international consultant

Published on January 11, 2021
Dan Hinkley has collected seed and studied plants all over the world.