UT Department of Animal Science

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Animal Science Scholarship and Awards Banquet! We are especially grateful to our generous donors for their continued support of our students and for helping provide opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Kallie Noblin on receiving the Excellence in Advising Award at the Academic Honors Banquet!
This recognition is incredibly well deserved and reflects Kallie’s dedication, guidance, and lasting impact on students every day.

05/06/2026

04/30/2026

🌟 Faculty Spotlight 🌟

Dr. Eckelkamp was honored with the Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award at the Herbert College of Agriculture Awards, recognizing her outstanding dedication to guiding and supporting undergraduate students in their research endeavors. Her commitment to mentorship has made a meaningful impact on student success.

04/06/2026

🏆We have a champion!🏆

The winner of Animal Science March Madness is:

🐴 Horses & Horsepower (Dr. Yanqiu Yang)

Thanks to everyone who made Animal Science March Madness a success!

16 Animals. 16 Faculty Programs. One Champion.

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

04/01/2026

Animal Science March Madness - 🏆Championship Match! 🥇

Horses & Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li

Who will win it all? VOTE HERE:

tiny.utk.edu/march-madness

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

03/30/2026

Animal Science March Madness -

Laying Hen – Dr. Xiang Li
vs
Spotted Salamander – Dr. Daniel Mathew

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

03/30/2026

Animal Science March Madness -

Horses and Horsepower – Dr. Yanqiu Yang
vs
Bearded Vulture – Dr. Blair Downey

Which advances to the next round? VOTE HERE:
tiny.utk.edu/march-madness

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture

03/29/2026