ALEC at the University of Tennessee

12/30/2025

Graduate Student Spotlight 🎉

Kristen Graas is a Master's Student in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Her research focus is how different religious and spiritual beliefs impact one's science beliefs specifically involving evolutionary biology.

Kristen completed her undergraduate degree in biology at UT and is very interested in science communications!

12/22/2025

Graduate Student Spotlight 🎉

Michelle Hung is a PhD Student in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications with a focus in international agriculture. Her research topic is long-term impacts of a public-private-NGO extension partnership in the Rwandan broiler industry.

Michelle originally from northern California. Outside of academia, she likes to read history and science fiction.

12/19/2025

Graduate Student Spotlight 🎉

Katelyn Bledsoe is a PhD Student in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications. Her research focus is "Underrepresented Women Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture."

Katelyn is a first generation college student who completed two of her degrees from the University of Tennessee. By graduation, she will have three degrees from UT. She is a true Vol for Life!

12/08/2025

The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications is now accepting applications for the position of Professor and Department Head. To view full position details and apply, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/178705.

12/05/2025

11/13/2025

For more than a decade, Dr. Christopher Stripling has been championing ALEC students. Now, he will be bringing the same excellence to all Herbert College students. We are so excited to see all the great things he will do! Congratulations, Dr. Stripling!

We're excited to welcome Christopher Stripling as the Herbert College of Agriculture's new associate dean of academic innovation and student success. Starting November 15, Dr. Stripling will focus on advancing online curriculum and fostering an exceptional educational experience for all Herbert students. No stranger to Herbert, Dr. Stripling previously served as the head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. We look forward to all that he will accomplish in his new capacity!

Read more about Dr. Stripling's new appointment here: utianews.tennessee.edu/new-leadership-to-champion-student-success

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

11/06/2025

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11/05/2025

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11/05/2025

Vols are coming together to support what they love about ALEC! Join this year’s at bigorangegive.utk.edu/alec/

11/05/2025

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Jimmy Cheek, all donations to ALEC today are being matched up to $5000! Help the next generation of Vols. bigorangegive.utk.edu/alec/