Updates from the Vice Chancellor and Dean

Howdy,  I am excited to announce Patti Smith, Ph.D., as the new full-time department head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.  Dr. Smith is a longtime faculty member in the department. Her institutional knowledge, extensive work with students and stakeholders, acclaimed research, successful collaborations and capable leadership will help ensure the longstanding success… Read More →

Sent on behalf of Dr. Cliff Lamb, director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dear Colleagues,  It is my pleasure to welcome two faculty members into leadership roles at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers at Lubbock and Weslaco. Dr. Jane Dever has been named associate director of the center in Lubbock, and Dr…. Read More →

Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that the Texas A&M Foundation has named Dr. Jennifer Ann Scasta ’11 as the senior director of development for Texas A&M AgriLife, effective July 1. In this role, Dr. Scasta will facilitate collaboration with existing and prospective donors as well as university faculty and administration to develop strategic plans… Read More →

Colleagues,   This has been a busy first week as Vice Chancellor and Dean, and I am energized by those I have been able to engage with thus far. As I said Monday, I’ll measure our success by how well our people are served, and that means ensuring that our employees are equipped to do… Read More →

Howdy!  I am so grateful to you for the opportunity to serve as your Vice Chancellor and Dean. Now, I get to spend some time with you all, working together to fulfill our land-grant mission of teaching, research, extension and service. Together, we can empower each other to do the best job possible.  As I’m fond… Read More →