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We’re honored to share that our graduate student endowment has been renamed in memory of our colleague and friend, Dr. Shu-Mei Chang. Now known as the “Shu-Mei Chang Graduate Student Endowment in Plant Biology,” this endowment provides stipend support to graduate students in our program.

Congratulations to Zheng-Hua Ye, Professor in Plant Biology, for being named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

We are deeply saddened to share the news that the Plant Biology Department has lost one its brightest lights and warmest hearts. After a difficult battle with cancer, Shu-Mei Chang, Professor of Plant Biology, passed away in her sleep on March 14, 2025, surrounded by her family.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently working with other federal agencies on how to use expert input when evaluating antibacterial and antifungal pesticides.

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