On Friday, December 16, 2022, the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology held its Annual Winter Awards Banquet at KoPita Authentic Mediterranean in downtown Knoxville. The banquet, which featured a…
EPP Social Committee Hosts the 2022 Winter Awards Banquet
8th Annual Bed Bug, Cockroach, and Rodent Meeting Held at UT Conference Center
On August 3, 2022, the 8th Annual Bed Bug, Cockroach, and Rodent Management Meeting was held at the UT Conference Center. The event, which Extension urban entomologist Karen Vail organized, provided…
A Path in Research and Entrepreneurship: Žaklina Pavlović
Žaklina Pavlović, fondly known as Jackie, brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to our academic community. As a Ph.D. student under the guidance of Dr. Bob Trigiano, Pavlović ‘s…
Alan and Mark Windham Celebrate Retirement
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology had the privilege of honoring two longtime faculty members. On June 29 and June 30, 2022, students, staff, and faculty gathered alongside friends and…
Alan Windham’s End of the Road Ornamental World Tour
Alan Windham and Mark Windham, professors in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, recently treated students to an unforgettable experience. Alan Windham, recognized for his leadership in educational programs…
Autumn McLaughlin Announced as Recipient of 2023 I.E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium
Autumn McLaughlin, a doctoral student within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was selected as a recipient of the I.E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium at the American Phytopathological Society…
Bioinformatics Research: Matthew Huff
Matthew Huff, a research associate within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has a passion for understanding the world of genetics. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in bioinformatics, Huff…
Bonnie Ownley Selected as a 2022 American Phytopathological Society Fellow
Bonnie Ownley, professor, graduate director, and assistant department head in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), was selected as a…
Bridging Continents Through Bioinformatics Research: Michelle Odoi
At a young age, Michelle Odoi developed a passion for agriculture, which has taken her across the globe. Odoi began her academic journey at the University of Ghana, where she…
Brood X in Tennessee in 2021
Brood X will emerge this year throughout 15 different states, one of those being Tennessee. But what is Brood X?To understand this we need to talk about cicada basics.Cicadas spend…
