Taylor Miller, a recent graduate student, sat down for an insightful interview with the Herbert College of Agriculture to share her remarkable journey and experiences during her time in graduate…
Taylor Miller Reflects On Graduate Experience within the Herbert College of Agriculture
Professor Emeritus Mark Windham Awarded the Joseph and Marion Klima Medal for Excellence
Professor emeritus Mark Windham was awarded the Joseph and Marion Klima Medal at the 2023 ARS National Rose Convention in Shreveport, LA on May 6, 2023, by the American Rose…
University of Tennessee to Host “Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators” in Honor of Pollinator Week
The University of Tennessee Bee Campus Committee, a group comprised of UT faculty, staff and students, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and UT Gardens, invites communities across the…
EPP Welcomes New Assistant Professor at the Soil, Plant and Pest Center
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology welcomes Midhula Gireesh as an assistant professor and Extension entomologist at the Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville, TN, on June 1,…
Empowering Agriculture through Bioinformatics and Genomics: Alhagie Cham
Alhagie Cham, an accomplished scientist from Gambia, West Africa, developed his passion for agriculture from humble beginnings in a groundnut-growing family. Cham’s passion for agriculture led him to pursue academic…
From Investigating Bollworm Resistance to Navigating Graduate School: Dawson Kerns
Fueled by his upbringing, Dawson Kerns, a doctoral student in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, is dedicated to understanding a major cotton pest, bollworm, and its resistance mechanisms.…
EPP Welcomes Nar Ranabhat at the Soil, Plant and Pest Center
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology welcomes Nar Ranabhat as an assistant professor and Extension plant pathologist at the Soil, Plant, and Pest Center located in Nashville, TN. Ranabhat…
Bug Camp 2023 Inspires Young Entomologists
Bug Camp 2023, held at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge, TN, recently concluded, marking its triumphant return since the Covid-19 pandemic. The three-day camp, held from June 14- June…
Navigating Change with Grace: Sonya Dexter
Sonya Dexter, an exceptional individual who is an invaluable member of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, holds over three decades of dedicated service with the department. With unwavering…
Impactful Research on La Crosse Virus: Corey Day
With a passion for advocating science policy, Corey Day, a first-generation college student, channels his research to protect communities from the threats posed by vector-borne diseases. Graduating from Western Carolina…