The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is thrilled to announce the exceptional achievements of its students at the 2021 Tennessee Entomological Society (TES) Meeting. One undergraduate minor and four…
EPP Students Shine at 2021 Tennessee Entomological Society Meeting
Frank Hale Receives Richard E. Caron Outstanding Entomologist Award
Frank Hale, professor and Extension specialist within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was honored with the esteemed Richard E. Caron Outstanding Entomologist Award! This recognition is a testament…
Julian Cosner Selected as 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar
Julian Cosner, a graduate student in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was selected as a 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar. The SEC Emerging Scholars Program was established to provide…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Denita Hadziabdic Guerry Announced as Fulbright Scholar
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…