Vikram Mistry retires after nearly 40-year career dedicated to dairy science, student success
For nearly 40 years, Vikram Mistry, professor emeritus and recently retired associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University, has dedicated his professional career to conducting research on dairy products to improve their quality, nutritional value and processing methods, and educating young minds preparing to enter the dairy production, dairy manufacturing and food science industries.
Nicholas Uilk named Klingbeil Endowed Educator in Precision Agriculture
Nicholas Uilk was recently named the inaugural Klingbeil Endowed Educator in Precision Agriculture at South Dakota State University. Shortly after graduating from SDSU with his bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems technology in May 2008, Uilk completed his Master of Education degree in August 2011.
SDSU Department of Animal Science names 2023-24 student ambassadors
The Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University has recently selected the 2023-24 student ambassador team for the upcoming year. The team includes Kallista Roers, Ella Kreber, Bruce VanDe Stroet, Mitchell Vander Wal, Teigen Hadrick and Grace Britton.
Sunish Sehgal honored by Wheat Quality Council two years in a row
Sunish Sehgal, associate professor and SDSU winter wheat breeder, was honored by the Wheat Quality Council with the 2023 Millers Choice Best of Show Award for the second consecutive year. The honor annually recognizes the wheat breeder of the variety that is most well-liked by U.S. millers participating in the WQC’s evaluation program.
James Connors named associate dean, academic programs director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
James Connors has been selected to serve as the new associate dean and director of academic programs for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University. His appointment will begin Aug. 22.
Four SDSU undergrads awarded Gilman scholarships to study abroad
Four South Dakota State University students are studying abroad this summer with the help of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships.
McKenna Sick receives 2023 SDSU Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award
McKenna Sick, a sophomore majoring in animal science and working to obtain her swine certificate at South Dakota State University, received the Outstanding Swine Education and Research Facility Student Employee Award at the 2023 SDSU Animal Science Banquet.