Retirement and beyond!
As many of you will already know, Dr. Paul E. Read, professor of Horticulture and VIticulture, retired from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on May 31, 2025, after 20 years at the University of Minnesota and 38 years at UNL.
The UNL Today story about Paul’s retirement is at:
https://agronomy.unl.edu/news/read-retires-after-38-year-career-nebraska/
And the video of his presentation at the retirement celebration is at:
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/detail/UNL~86~86~160~1600044?qvq=lc:UNL~86~86&mi=44&trs=45
Yes, I have retired, but I will remain professionally active. Making the decision to retire was difficult -- I'll miss working with students and especially teaching courses such as Vines, Wines and You.
As an Emeritus Professor, I will continue to have an office in Plant Science Hall (albeit a bit smaller), will retain my email address (pread1@unl.edu) and can be reached by my cell phone (402-540-9309). I will continue to attend professional organization conferences such as the American Society for Horticultural Science (61 years continuous attendance without a miss), will assist any vineyard growers with problems, consult with grape growers and wineries as needed, and present education programs when requested on such topics as Wine Appreciation Basics (aka Wine 101) and more advanced topics in the wonderful world of wine.
I also intend to enjoy experimenting in my garden, travelling to visit former students and colleagues, playing with my granddaughters, and looking for volunteer activities.
My wife Chris and I intend to remain in Lincoln, enjoying our friends, following the Huskers, and appreciating all that Lincoln and Nebraska have to offer. Feel free to reach out to me, we can share coffee, wine, and insights that motivate us.
Cheers,
Paul Read
News
Grape Quality Test Service Available at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Science Program and Viticulture Program have been awarded a USDA grant, which aims to help grape growers test their fruit quality in the weeks leading up to harvest. Using this information grape growers and wine makers will be assured that only high quality grapes enter the winery. More Information.
