News

This year the department launched the Green Collar Scholar (GCS) Undergraduate Scholarship! Students selected for this opportunity are given a chance to visually communicate their passion for horticultural science and convey what they are learning throughout their coursework.

Professor Jim Luby will retire at the end of August after 41 years of unwavering dedication to academia!

Professor Julie Grossman has been named Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, effective March 1st! In her new role, she provides collaborative leadership for initiatives that support and enhance the undergraduate experience within CFANS. 

Congratulations to our 2024 Alumni Award recipient, Gail Hudson, MPS class of '17! 

The University of Minnesota’s horticulture program is one of the oldest in the United States with some of the most cutting-edge facilities to boot.

Meet the many integral members of the department and learn about their horticultural career journey in our series, This is my Hort-Story! 

View our seminar speaker lineup and recordings for the spring semester. Want to attend a seminar? Stay up to date with events by adding the Plant Science Google Calendar.

Meet the many integral members of the department and learn about their horticultural career journey in our new series, This is my Hort-Story! 

November 16th is Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s statewide day of giving. This year we are raising money for our undergraduate students studying plant science through the Colin O’Neill Scholarship Fund!

Introducing Kudos™, the University of Minnesota’s 29th apple release!