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Student Spotlights

  • Anna Zoretic

    Herbert student finds her calling in agricultural communications and marketing strategy

  • Asher Talbot

    Construction science student and National Guard member builds his future at Herbert

  • Ploy Wong

    Food science senior takes top honors in national competitions and finds her calling in product development and AgResearch at Herbert

  • Genesis Nolan

    2025 Torchbearer Award recipient gains a passion for leadership and service at Herbert

  • Bryce McKenzie

    First-generation food science student prepares for medical school and builds lasting connections at Herbert

  • Selina Boone

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

  • Conner Boley

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

  • Rachel Hefton

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

  • Adrianna Johnson

    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

  • Katie Collins

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

  • Elias Zuchelli

    Plant pathology graduate student explores innovative solutions to combat fungicide resistance

  • Serenity Byars

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

  • Carragan Fields

    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

  • Jimi Miller

    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

  • Aaron Onufrak

    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

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