Student Spotlights

Rachel Hefton planting hops at the UT Hopyard

Rachel Hefton

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

Adrianna Johnson headshot

Adrianna Johnson

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

Headshot of Mason Thomas outside

Mason Thomas

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

Katie Collins on UT Knoxville campus

Katie Collins

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

Elias in a field controlling a drone flying above

Elias Zuchelli

Plant pathology graduate student explores innovative solutions to combat fungicide resistance

Headshot of Serenity Byars

Serenity Byars

Veterinary student shares her love for animals and passion for science with prospective students as a UTCVM ambassador

Carragan Fields Headshot

Carragan Fields

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

Isha Poudel in a lab

Isha Poudel

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

Jimi Miller headshot

Jimi Miller

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

Jordan Richardson in front of Morgan Hall holding a camera

Jordan Richardson

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

Aaron Onufrak in a greenhouse

Aaron Onufrak

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

Ella Pollock headshot

Ella Pollock

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