Updates from the Vice Chancellor and Dean

Colleagues, I am pleased that David Baltensperger, Ph.D., has agreed to serve as interim department head for the Department of Food Science and Technology. He will begin duties in mid-August with the departure of current department head, Joseph Awika, Ph.D.  Dr. Awika has accepted a position at Kansas State University as department head of grain science and… Read More →

Howdy, I am pleased to announce the 2024- 2025 LEAD AgriLife cohort. Established in 2023, LEAD AgriLife represents our commitment to nurturing emerging leaders across the Texas A&M AgriLife enterprise. The selected participants have shown exceptional dedication to enhancing their leadership skills and advancing the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife.  Please join us in congratulating the following… Read More →

Colleagues,  Dr. Joseph Awika, our current head of the Department of Food Science and Technology, has accepted the position at Kansas State University as department head of grain science and industry and director of the International Grains Program Institute. His last day with us is August 16. We are grateful for his contributions to Texas A&M… Read More →

Colleagues,  With wildfires burning across Texas, and particularly devastating in the Panhandle, the upcoming National Employee Appreciation Day, March 1, strikes a deep chord in our hearts as many of our employees are responding to help.  The Panhandle is home to many Texas A&M AgriLife employees, former students and friends. The devastation to communities, producers and environment hits home for… Read More →

Colleagues,  It was wonderful to see everyone gathered for AgriLife Connect on January 11 and 12! Let me recap a few things we covered, because these concepts set our direction for the coming year and beyond.  During the State of AgriLife Address on January 12, the agency directors and I came together to give updates on where… Read More →