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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Hefton
Plant sciences student’s experience in undergraduate research fosters growth in specialty crop production
Plant sciences student’s experience in undergraduate research fosters growth in specialty crop production

Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes
Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology develops innovative and environmentally friendly insect control tools to support farmers in Tennessee and beyond
Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology develops innovative and environmentally friendly insect control tools to support farmers in Tennessee and beyond

Adrianna Johnson
First-generation Herbert student strives to create a welcoming environment for minorities in agriculture
First-generation Herbert student strives to create a welcoming environment for minorities in agriculture

Mason Thomas
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science student explores a future in sustainability and waste reduction at the Herbert College of Agriculture
Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science student explores a future in sustainability and waste reduction at the Herbert College of Agriculture

Deb Saha
Assistant Professor of Soil Science Discovers Innovative Approaches to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture
Assistant Professor of Soil Science Discovers Innovative Approaches to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture

Katie Collins
Undergraduate studying agriculture business is nationally recognized for impactful 4-H project
Undergraduate studying agriculture business is nationally recognized for impactful 4-H project

Holly Jones
Horticulturalist cultivates spaces for people to connect with nature at UT Gardens, Knoxville
Horticulturalist cultivates spaces for people to connect with nature at UT Gardens, Knoxville

Elias Zuchelli
Plant pathology graduate student explores innovative solutions to combat fungicide resistance
Plant pathology graduate student explores innovative solutions to combat fungicide resistance

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

Charlie Hatcher
UTCVM Alum (’84) Serves Tennessee’s Farmers and Foresters as the State’s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture
UTCVM Alum (’84) Serves Tennessee’s Farmers and Foresters as the State’s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture

Kristen Johnson
Assistant professor of Family and Consumer Sciences works to improve the lives of people in Tennessee and around the world through community nutrition
Assistant professor of Family and Consumer Sciences works to improve the lives of people in Tennessee and around the world through community nutrition

Blake Brown
AgResearch and Education Center at Milan director carries a legacy of agricultural research
AgResearch and Education Center at Milan director carries a legacy of agricultural research

Andrew Muhammad
Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy studies international trade to better understand the US agricultural economy
Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy studies international trade to better understand the US agricultural economy

Sharon Jean-Philippe
School of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests
School of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests

Carragan Fields
Small town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert
Small town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert

Isha Poudel
Plant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change
Plant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change

Phil Myer
Associate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition
Associate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition

Kayela Statom
A love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement’s passion for veterinary education
A love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement’s passion for veterinary education

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

Luke Hadden
Forestry alum (’14) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee
Forestry alum (’14) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee

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

Rebecca Trout Fryxell
Associate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health
Associate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health

Aaron Onufrak
PhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens
PhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens

Ella Pollock
Inspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Inspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture

Jimi Miller
Urban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas
Urban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas

Jordan Richardson
Undergraduate’s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Undergraduate’s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture

Hao Gan
Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology
Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology

John Sorochan
Distinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf
Distinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf

Toni Wang
Institute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production
Institute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production

David Mercker
UT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact
UT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact

David Anderson
UTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals
UTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals

Cymone Merritt
UT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections
UT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections

Mary Passmore
Senior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians
Senior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians

Creig Kimbro
UT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders
UT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders