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Unit: Agriculture
Donor spotlight: Betty Norris Fairchild Children’s Discovery Garden
A generous gift from Betty Norris Fairchild’s estate—facilitated by Fairchild’s daughter Barbara—has endowed the Children’s Discovery Garden and created a scholarship for agriculture students.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Jacqueline Holland, agriculture alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Jacqueline Holland, Department of Agriculture alum.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Kiara Daniel, agriculture alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Kiara Daniel, an alum of the Department of Agriculture who is currently serving as the Product Manager, RTV Accessories for Kubota Tractor Corporation.
CAST selects Three Minute Thesis Competition winner
Melvin Sangalang, a graduate student in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, was voted as the winner of the Three Minute Thesis competition for the College of Applied Science and Technology.
Research award winners for 2023-2024 announced
Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored are the winners of the Research Initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates.
Graduating Redbird: Agribusiness graduate highlights major takeaways from ISU
When Reagen Tibbs graduates during Illinois State’s winter commencement ceremony on December 16, he walks away with a master’s degree in Agribusiness and a host of lessons that will illuminate his career and personal life.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Tori Smith, agriculture alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Tori Smith, an alum of the Department of Agriculture who currently serves as the commercial projects specialist for Kongskilde Industries.
Department of Agriculture hosts Professional Agricultural Student Organization fall conference
On November 16, 2023, the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University hosted nearly 200 college students from across the state of Illinois for the Professional Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) fall conference.
Department of Agriculture receives 2023 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award
The Illinois State University Department of Agriculture was selected as the Region IV Winner of the National Association of Agricultural Education’s 2023 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award.
