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MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students

Published on March 11, 2019
As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.
Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

Published on February 25, 2019
A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins March 1

Published on February 21, 2019
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off March 1 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914.
Horticulture alum runs 12-acre greenhouse in Michigan

Published on February 12, 2019
Susie Raker-Zimmerman graduated with a B.S. degree in Horticulture from MSU and now runs a 12-acre greenhouse facility with over 200 employees.
February 2019 Hort Report

Published on February 5, 2019
Department news including chair review process, graduate and undergraduate student activities
Anthony Soster is hoping to continue his horticulture studies after graduation at MSU

Published on February 4, 2019
Anthony Soster believes that he gets the most out of a bachelor's degree in horticulture from all of the hands-on experience he gets from his classes and his time studying abroad.
MSU, GVSU join forces to address water challenges

Published on January 29, 2019
Michigan State University has formalized a partnership with the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University to work together on water-related issues.
Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit

Published on January 1, 2019
Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
Helping fruit tree growers flourish

Published on January 1, 2019
Courtney Hollender is passionate about using research to improve harvesting practices and crop yields for fruit tree growers. She’s on a mission to keep Michigan’s tree fruit production thriving.
Disentangling the origins of species

Published on January 1, 2019
Discovering the identities of those species could open the next chapter in fruit breeding, and it’s a challenge that MSU AgBioResearch plant breeder Patrick Edger and his team aim to unravel.
Finding ways to use natural plant adaptations to feed the world

Published on January 1, 2019
Robert VanBuren, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, explores how the mechanisms and characteristics that help plants be resilient to drought could lead to new advances in agriculture.
MSU Horticulture Student featured in American Vegetable Grower Magazine

Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Thompson interviewed and featured in a national trade magazine
Two MSU Horticulture Students Awarded Scholarships at Great Lakes EXPO Banquet

Published on December 11, 2018
Tye Wittenbach and Tye Thompson both were awarded scholarships at this industry event
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program equips next generation of farmers

Published on December 6, 2018
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program is seeking applicants for 2019 cohort.
December 2018 Hort Report

Published on December 4, 2018
Plant sales, staff appreciation, student competitions, and more.
Horticulture senior wins the 2018 Startup Weekend

Published on November 27, 2018
Traverse Jurcisin, an MSU senior majoring in Horticulture and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, won first place at the 2018 Startup Weekend for his pitch on plant fertility automation technology.
November 2018 Hort Report

Published on November 7, 2018
New graduate students, undergraduate homecoming float, and many upcoming events!
Community mural to be displayed in 4-H Children’s Garden

Published on October 29, 2018
This past summer, garden visitors were invited to “be a part of the art” by contributing to a community mural.
Monet Bridge rebuilt with lumber from campus trees

Published on October 29, 2018
The Monet Bridge in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden was replaced and built using lumber from trees from the Michigan State University campus through the MSU Shadows Program of the Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI).
Providing undergrads opportunity to sample graduate life

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University was awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its involvement with the NSF’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program.