Denita Hadziabdic Guerry, an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was selected as a Fulbright Scholar. Hadziabdic Guerry’s research focuses on an indigenous crop, frafra potato…
Denita Hadziabdic Guerry Announced as Fulbright Scholar
Ernest Bernard Receives 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University
Ernest Bernard, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, is honored with the prestigious 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. Bernard obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in entomology…
Alan and Mark Windham Lead Rose Tour at the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center
Alan and Mark Windham, professors in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, led members of the Cookeville Rose Society and Cumberland County Master Gardeners on an informative twilight tour…
UTIA Scientists Publish Paper on Role of Citizen Science in Addressing Agricultural Challenges
Sean Ryan, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, his advisor, DeWayne Shoemaker, Department Head and professor, and an international team of more than three dozen…
What Being a First-Generation Student Means to Me: Shelly Pate
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology proudly highlights the invaluable contributions of first-generation students, staff, and faculty. To offer a glimpse into the unique perspectives and experiences within our…
EPP Faculty and Staff Receive 2020 UTIA Awards
On August 21, 2020, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized members of faculty and staff across the state at its annual awards and promotions event. Honorees were recognized…
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…
EPP Receives Numerous Awards at the Start of 2021
In 2021, numerous individuals in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology were honored with prestigious awards, showcasing their outstanding contributions to agriculture. The Department of Entomology is immensely proud…
Swati Mishra Announced as 2021-2024 FFAR Fellow
Swati Mishra, a Ph.D. student under the tutelage of Professor Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes, was announced as a recipient of the prestigious FFAR Fellowship. The FFAR Fellows Program provides professional development…
Rufus Akinrinlola Announced as Recipient of Corteva DELTA Grant
Rufus Akinrinlola, a doctoral student under the tutelage of Heather Kelly, professor and Extension specialist, and Zach Hansen, assistant professor and Extension specialist, has been announced as a recipient of…