{"id":390,"date":"2023-11-14T13:13:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/?page_id=390"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:36:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:36:54","slug":"search-all-spotlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/search-all-spotlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Search All Spotlights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shalena Durkot<\/a>
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\nUT Gardens, Crossville, coordinator leads with passion for plants and people<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Katherine L\u00f3pez<\/a>
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\nFuture veterinarian overcomes adversity to pursue her passion for animal welfare at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rachel Smith<\/a>
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\nFood science alumna (BS \u201816) drives product innovation and flavor development at Newly Weds Foods<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jacob Friedrich<\/a>
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\nPlant sciences graduate student investigates controlled environment solutions to improve global food security<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jason Maxedon<\/a>
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\nForestry alumnus (\u201900) leads statewide wildlife conservation and management at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sarah Keenan<\/a>
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\nUT Extension Maury County 4-H Youth Development agent guides youth toward lifelong skills and success<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jonathan Walton<\/a>
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\nDistinguished lecturer in UT Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics connects classroom learning with real-world farming experience<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Haylee Ferguson<\/a>
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\nAgricultural and Resource Economics graduate student finds passion for supporting producers and strengthening Tennessee agriculture at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Luke Bennett<\/a>
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\nPlant sciences alumnus (\u201923) cultivates championship-level turf at Seminole Golf Club<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cassie Johnson<\/a>
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Liz Eckelkamp<\/a>
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\nDairy Extension Specialist supports producers through research, outreach and innovation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Walt Hitch<\/a>
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\nPlateau AgResearch and Education Center Director oversees a variety of research projects focused on improving livestock, crop production and plant health across Tennessee<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sherry Cox<\/a>
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\nClinical professor at UTCVM leads one of the nation\u2019s top veterinary pharmacology labs, advancing animal care through research and mentorship<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Claire Cooke<\/a>
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\nEntomology and Plant Pathology PhD student finds community and purpose through fieldwork and fellowship at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anna Zoretic<\/a>
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\nHerbert student finds her calling in agricultural communications and marketing strategy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Asher Talbot<\/a>
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\nConstruction Science student and National Guard member builds his future at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sindhu Jagadamma<\/a>
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\nAssociate professor of soil science cultivates healthier soils and future scientists through research and mentorship<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lee Rumble<\/a>
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\nUT Extension Knox County Agriculture and Natural Resources agent champions tree care through hands-on arboriculture education and community outreach<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Marisa Shulman<\/a>
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\nUTCVM alumna (\u201909) serves Tennessee\u2019s veterinarians and advances the profession as president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ploy Wong<\/a>
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\nFood science senior takes top honors in national competitions and finds her calling in product development and AgResearch at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Genesis Nolan<\/a>
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\n2025 Torchbearer Award recipient gains a passion for leadership and service at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bryce McKenzie<\/a>
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\nFirst-generation food science student prepares for medical school and builds lasting connections at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stacy Clark<\/a>
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\nForestry alumna (\u201996, \u201999) advances hardwood forest conservation through research with the USDA Forest Service<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tena Ursini<\/a>
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\nClinical assistant professor empowers horses to reach peak performance through innovative rehabilitation at UTCVM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Audrey Fulton<\/a>
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\nUT Extension Humphreys County 4-H Youth Development agent cultivates skills and confidence in the next generation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Serenity Byars<\/a>
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\nVeterinary student shares her love for animals and passion for science with prospective students as a UTCVM ambassador<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Allan Houston<\/a>
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\nResearch professor in the UT School of Natural Resources drives decades of impactful work in natural resource management and conservation at the Ames AgResearch and Education Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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James Newburn<\/a>
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\nManaging Director Nurtures the Growth of Plants and Future Horticulture Professionals at UT Gardens, Knoxville<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Joe Lowe<\/a>
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\nAgricultural and resource economics alumnus (\u201913) manages a thriving family cattle operation while balancing innovation, economics, and industry leadership<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Selina Boone<\/a>
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\nAspiring large animal veterinarian dedicated to serving rural communities gains leadership and clinical skills at UTCVM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Qixin Zhong<\/a>
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\nProfessor of food science explores innovative solutions for safer, healthier foods<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sara Burns<\/a>
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\nCenter for Sensory Science lab manager connects companies with consumer insights to improve the quality and taste of food products<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rudi Wimberley<\/a>
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\nPlant sciences alumna (\u201921) thrives in creating innovative outdoor spaces as a landscape designer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chris Cooper<\/a>
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\nUT-TSU Extension Shelby County Director Inspires Growth Through Leadership and Community Programs<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Conner Boley<\/a>
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\nLegacy Student and Class of 2026 President Embraces Transformative Education and Leadership Opportunities at UTCVM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jennifer Richards<\/a>
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\nAssociate Professor and Extension Specialist empowers future leaders in agriculture through innovative STEM education and outdoor learning experiences<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Karen DeLong<\/a>
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\nAssociate Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics recognized for dedication to education and community with UT Knoxville Athletics Professor of Excellence award<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rachel Hefton<\/a>
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\nPlant sciences student\u2019s experience in undergraduate research fosters growth in specialty crop production<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes<\/a>
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\nProfessor of Entomology and Plant Pathology develops innovative and environmentally friendly insect control tools to support farmers in Tennessee and beyond<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Adrianna Johnson<\/a>
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\nFirst-generation Herbert student strives to create a welcoming environment for minorities in agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mason Thomas<\/a>
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\nBiosystems Engineering and Soil Science student explores a future in sustainability and waste reduction at the Herbert College of Agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Deb Saha<\/a>
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\nAssistant Professor of Soil Science Discovers Innovative Approaches to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Katie Collins<\/a>
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\nUndergraduate studying agriculture business is nationally recognized for impactful 4-H project<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Holly Jones<\/a>
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\nHorticulturalist cultivates spaces for people to connect with nature at UT Gardens, Knoxville<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Elias Zuchelli<\/a>
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\nPlant pathology graduate student explores innovative solutions to combat fungicide resistance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lydia White<\/a>
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\nFood Science alum (\u201902) set to represent the United States as an orthopaedic surgeon caring for athletes in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Charlie Hatcher<\/a>
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\nUTCVM Alum (\u201984) Serves Tennessee\u2019s Farmers and Foresters as the State\u2019s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kristen Johnson<\/a>
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\nAssistant professor of Family and Consumer Sciences works to improve the lives of people in Tennessee and around the world through community nutrition<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Blake Brown<\/a>
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\nAgResearch and Education Center at Milan director carries a legacy of agricultural research<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Andrew Muhammad<\/a>
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\nProfessor of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy studies international trade to better understand the US agricultural economy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sharon Jean-Philippe<\/a>
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\nSchool of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Carragan Fields<\/a>
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\nSmall town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Isha Poudel<\/a>
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\nPlant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Phil Myer<\/a>
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\nAssociate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kayela Statom<\/a>
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\nA love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement\u2019s passion for veterinary education<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Will Freeman<\/a>
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\nAgricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alum (\u201916) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Luke Hadden<\/a>
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\nForestry alum (\u201914) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Samantha Beaty<\/a>
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\nUTCVM alum (\u201901) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rebecca Trout Fryxell<\/a>
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\nAssociate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Aaron Onufrak<\/a>
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\nPhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ella Pollock<\/a>
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\nInspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jimi Miller<\/a>
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\nUrban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jordan Richardson<\/a>
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\nUndergraduate\u2019s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hao Gan<\/a>
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\nAssistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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John Sorochan<\/a>
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\nDistinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Toni Wang<\/a>
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\nInstitute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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David Mercker<\/a>
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\nUT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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David Anderson<\/a>
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\nUTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cymone Merritt<\/a>
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\nUT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mary Passmore<\/a>
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\nSenior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Creig Kimbro<\/a>
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\nUT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":781,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-390","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/781"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=390"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/390\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/spotlights\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}