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College of Agriculture welcomes seven new faculty members for spring 2025

College of Agriculture welcomes seven new faculty members, kicking off the start of the 2025 spring semester.

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Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry to be hosted at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The 2025 Purdue Ag Alumni Fish Fry will take place Feb. 1 at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, Indiana. This year’s event will feature a program centered around the theme “People of Purdue Agriculture.” The highlight of the luncheon will be a panel discussion led by three young alumni who are making notable strides in the agricultural space.

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From campus to the great outdoors, a student takes flight

It’s a typical Thursday on Purdue’s campus, and Gabby Dennis is getting ready for class. While most students throw on sweats and grab a notebook on their way out the door, the senior wildlife biology major in Purdue’s Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) Department dons a flannel jacket, field pants and mud boots. Armed with a compass, she sets out for her classroom–the forest.

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Unleash your inner gardener: discover the joy of houseplants this season

Winter days can be dark and dreary, but Karen Mitchell, consumer horticulture Extension specialist, suggests brightening your home this season by adding house plants to your indoor décor. “We often focus our gardening efforts outdoors, but winter is a wonderful time to try out our green thumb in our indoor living space," said Mitchell. To introduce some green into your home, Mitchell shares why houseplants are beneficial, how to get started, and tips for helping them thrive.

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