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Caryn Dawson Wins Horticulture Scholarship

Caryn Dawson, of Palmer, Iowa is a 2020-2021 National Garden Club Scholarship Award winner. The $4,000 scholarship is one of 43 national awards available for Jr, Sr, or Grad students. Dawson is a Senior at Iowa State University majoring in Global Resource Systems & Horticulture with minors in Animal Science & Spanish. In addition to…


Horticulture Student Designs Landscape for ISU Sculpture Garden

Ellen Sattler, senior in horticulture and English, is a University Museums intern assigned to the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden surrounding Morrill Hall. During spring semester she researched and selected plants and determined their location. Sattler will spend part of her summer weeding, watering and pruning in the garden. More


Justin Wigdahl Shares Insights About His Favorite Mentor

Justin Wigdahl shares some insights about his favorite mentor, Barb Clawson, a horticulture adviser. Wigdahl is an honors student who graduated with a major in horticulture and a minor in design studies. During his college career he organized horticulture club plant sales, pursued multiple internships, participated in horticulture and landscape competitions, and was also involved…


Congratulations Graduating Class – Spring, 2020 and Summer 2020

We know this wasn’t the final semester you were anticipating. But don’t let current circumstances diminish your achievements, or dampen your feelings of pride and accomplishment. You’ve earned your degree, and now it’s time to celebrate! Click here > Congratulations 2 ppt


Congratulations Richard Jauron

Congratulations to Richard Jauron, Extension Program Specialist who was nominated and supported by his peers to be named the 2020 recipient of the P&S Excellent Award! This award reflects Richards commitment to Iowa State, his professional reputation and esteem among peers. Richard will be formally recognized at the University Awards Ceremony.


Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Iles

Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Iles, Professor and Chair of Horticulture, who was recently nominated and supported by his peers to be named the 2020 recipient of the ISU Award for Departmental Leadership! This award reflects Jeffs commitment to Iowa State, his professional reputation and esteem among his peers. Jeff will be formally recognized at the…