Among the long-term recipients, AFS’s John McGlone stood out among the Davis College crowd with 40 years of service to the university, followed by AEC’s David Lawver and NRM’s Carlos Villalobos at 35 years.
‘The department is on a very positive trajectory, and he has experience both working in and building productive collaborations across a wide spectrum.'
Kumar’s research is focused on genomic and phenomics-based breeding for improving plant architecture, drought tolerance, and yield potential in sorghum.
This advanced imaging capability allows researchers to study plant responses to stressors like drought, wind and heat with unprecedented speed and precision.
Hosted at the rugged 6,000-acre 3 Rivers Ranch west of Crowell, the Davis College leadership team brought together faculty and administrators to shape the college’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
'Investing in agricultural research supports innovation and helps farmers tackle challenges. Participating in these conversations reinforced my belief that research and policy must go hand in hand.'
Honors Convocation provides an opportunity to recognize faculty members and departments who are true leaders on campus in helping the university achieve its strategic goals
The longtime professor’s Outstanding Extension Award was presented In recognition of his outstanding contributions to key weed science initiatives and advancements.
The highly anticipated spring event spotlighted this year's Overall Outstanding Davis College Student Allie Herring, a senior AAEC/AEC double major from Franklin, Texas.
‘The President’s Engaged Scholarship Awards demonstrate our faculty’s dedication to bridging the gap between academia and community. The faculty honored conduct impactful, real-world research, and they engage the community in their classrooms.’
'Our goal was to transform the symposium into an event for students by students, with faculty mentors providing support. We believe this approach will not only enhance the students' academic experience but also prepare them for their future career.'