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also recognized the teaching, research, mentoring, and curriculum-building work happening in our program. Dr. Garrett Steede is the recipient of the Award of Excellence in Academic & Research from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE), which recognizes research related to pressing issues within the food, agricultural and environmental sectors. Dr. Rebecca Swenson is the recipient of the NACTA Educator award, which recognizes individuals whose efforts represent the very best in agricultural higher education across the country.
The pages ahead showcase the very best part of our program: our committed students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners who together make the AECM program a remarkable place to thrive and grow. From graduate student highlights to study abroad
adventures to insights from new minor students, we hope The Enthusiast newsletter gives you a glimpse into our vibrant, changing, and always growing AECM programs.
In the days ahead, we look forward to celebrating our graduates, finding new ways to support our current students, visiting with prospective students, and catching up
with our alumni, partners, and donors. Please reach out to connect with us!
#UMNProud #DiscoverCFANS #DiscoverAECM
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