Alumni Spotlights

Stacy Clark

Stacy Clark

Forestry alumna (’96, ’99) advances hardwood forest conservation through research with the USDA Forest Service

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Joe Lowe

Agricultural and resource economics alumnus (’13) manages a thriving family cattle operation while balancing innovation, economics, and industry leadership

Rudi Wimberley

Rudi Wimberley

Plant sciences alumna (’21) thrives in creating innovative outdoor spaces as a landscape designer

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Lydia White

Food Science alumna (’02) set to represent the United States as an orthopaedic surgeon caring for athletes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

Charlie Hatcher at a barn with cattle in the background

Charlie Hatcher

UTCVM alumnus (’84) serves Tennessee’s farmers and foresters as the state’s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture

Samantha Beaty with her cows

Samantha Beaty

UTCVM alumna (’01) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health

Luke Hadden

Luke Hadden

Forestry alumnus (’14) works to conserve more than 250,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee

Will Freeman

Will Freeman

Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alumnus (’16) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA