Gregory Archer, Ph.D., and Morgan Farnell Ph.D. received promotions to Professor at the beginning of the fall semester. Archer and Farnell are internationally recognized for their research and involvement in poultry industry outreach. Gregory Archer, Ph.D. has been a faculty member and Poultry Extension Specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science since 2012….
Shelby Espinosa, Poultry Extension Program Coordinator, receives Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Rising Star Award
On July 31st, 2024 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted the agency’s Superior Service Awards recognizing faculty and staff for their exemplary service. Super Service Awards are the highest honor an AgriLife Extension employee can receive. Shelby Espinosa, Poultry Extension Program Coordinator, was presented a Rising Star award at the ceremony. The Rising Star honor…
Poultry Science faculty and students receive accolades from Texas A&M Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
Poultry Science was well represented at the Texas A&M Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society Initiation and Awards Reception this Spring with 5 current students and 1 faculty member in attendance. Gamma Sigma Delta is an agriculture honor society dedicated to recognizing academic achievements and/or accomplishments as a student, faculty member, alumnus, or industry and university…
Stephanie Klein awarded the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Exemplary Excellence Award
Stephanie Klein, Extension Program Specialist I, was awarded the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Exemplary Excellence Award. The award is meant to recognize employees who have contributed significantly to the Poultry Extension Unit and have a record of outstanding performance. Stephanie was recognized for her recent efforts in creating the Poultry Extension Education Program (PEEP). There…
Summer poultry judging camps welcome youth and coaches to Aggieland
Attendees prepared for the upcoming judging season through hands-on practice and friendly competition with a mock contest. Department of Poultry Science hosted three camp sessions in June to accommodate all judging abilities. Session one was a two-day camp focused on youth ages 9-13. Session two was a three-day camp intended for youth ages 14-18. Judging…
Texas A&M Poultry Science Advisory Board established to fortify department and stakeholder relations
The newly established Department of Poultry Science Advisory Board is a cohort of stakeholders who have a shared vision of advancing the department and providing guidance on new initiatives to support department growth and success. The board convened for its inaugural meeting on April 30th, 2024. Department Head, Audrey McElroy, Ph.D., opened the meeting with…
Annual Poultry Science Banquet presents a record-breaking amount of scholarships for the 2024-2025 year
The Annual Poultry Science Banquet recognized students for their outstanding achievements from the 2023-2024 year, and presented an unprecedented amount of scholarships for the upcoming year totaling $181,500.
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team earns another national championship title in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team won the 75th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest.
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team secures national championship title in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team secures national championship title in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair drives students into the spotlight
The Poultry Science Reverse Career Fair held on November 16th, 2023, marked a significant and innovative approach to facilitating connections between undergraduate and graduate poultry science students to representatives from the poultry industry, allied industries, and related companies. Instead of a traditional style career fair with companies at tables and students walking around, a reverse…