Skip to content
UT INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
GIVE A-Z
  • OUR INSTITUTE
    • Leadership
    • Directory
    • AgResearch
    • Extension
    • Herbert College of Agriculture
    • College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Departments
    • Smith International Center
    • State Botanical Garden
    • Find Us
    • Employment
    • Support Us
    • News
  • ACADEMICS
    • Undergraduate Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Veterinary Students
    • Study Abroad
  • RESEARCH
    • AgResearch and Education Centers
    • Student Research
  • OUTREACH
    • Agriculture and Natural Resources
    • Community Economic Development
    • Family and Consumer Sciences
    • 4-H Youth Development
    • Herbert Outreach
    • Veterinary
    • Resource Library
    • Calendar
  • GIVE
  • A-Z
Outstanding in Their Field
  • Home
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • All Spotlights

Blog

Recent Posts

  • Sindhu Jagadamma
  • Lee Rumble
  • Marisa Shulman
  • Ploy Wong
  • Genesis Nolan

Archives

Categories

Search by name

Do you know of outstanding UTIA faculty or staff members, students or alumni? Submit your nomination via our form.

James Newburn

Posted on Feb 28, 2025
James Newburn

Managing Director Nurtures the Growth of Plants and Future Horticulture Professionals at UT Gardens, Knoxville

Plant Sciences / Staff / UT Gardens / UT Gardens, Knoxville

Joe Lowe

Posted on Feb 19, 2025
Joe Lowe speaking with a woman in an interview

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

Agricultural and Resource Economics / Alumni / Herbert College of Agriculture

Selina Boone

Posted on Feb 11, 2025
Selina with a horse

Aspiring large animal veterinarian dedicated to serving rural communities gains leadership and clinical skills at UTCVM

Large Animal Clinical Sciences / Student / UT College of Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Medical Center

Qixin Zhong

Posted on Feb 04, 2025
Qixin Zhong

Professor of food science explores innovative solutions for safer, healthier foods

AgResearch / Faculty / Food Science / Herbert College of Agriculture

Sara Burns

Posted on Jan 28, 2025
Sara Burns in the food sensory lab

Center for Sensory Science lab manager connects companies with consumer insights to improve the quality and taste of food products

AgResearch / Food Science / Herbert College of Agriculture / Staff

Rudi Wimberley

Posted on Jan 16, 2025
Rudi Wimberley

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

Alumni / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences

Chris Cooper

Posted on Jan 08, 2025
Chris Cooper in front of a flower bush

UT-TSU Extension Shelby County Director Inspires Growth Through Leadership and Community Programs

Extension / Staff

Conner Boley

Posted on Dec 17, 2024
Conner Boley

Legacy Student and Class of 2026 President Embraces Transformative Education and Leadership Opportunities at UTCVM

Student / UT College of Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Medical Center

Jennifer Richards

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist empowers future leaders in agriculture through innovative STEM education and outdoor learning experiences

4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications / Extension / Faculty / Herbert College of Agriculture

Karen DeLong

Posted on Dec 05, 2024
Karen DeLong holding a "Lady Vols" basketball

Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics recognized for dedication to education and community with UT Knoxville Athletics Professor of Excellence award

AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics / Faculty / Herbert College of Agriculture

Posts pagination

Newer Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 6 Older

Do you know of outstanding UTIA faculty or staff members, students or alumni? Submit your nomination via our form.

All photos and stories are © the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

real life solutions logo

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
2621 Morgan Circle, Knoxville, TN 37996

Personnel Directory | Office of Sponsored Programs
Disclaimer | Indicia | EEO/AA Statement/Non-Discrimination
Title IX | Programs for Minors
Branding | Website Accessibility | Privacy Notice

Sign in to myUTIA | Sign in to WordPress