WIU School of Agriculture

06/18/2026

Join in on 4H Animal Science night - hear from our very own Dr. Mark Hoge and an animal care specialist from Sea World!

Date: 6/18/26 at 7 PM EST

Register here - go.illinois.edu/CareerNight

There is still time to register for this event! Learn more about careers in animal science and earn a state-level experience for your 4-H Experience Award Application!

Join the National Association of Extension and 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Animal Science Working Group, to hear from speakers throughout the Animal Science Industry.

Speakers include Dr. Mark Hoge, Associate Professor of Animal Science and Livestock Judging Coach, Western Illinois University, and Mr. Kevin Robinson, Senior Animal Care Specialist, Sea World San Diego.

Date and Time: June 18, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m. CST

Registration: Register by June 17 10:59 p.m. CST at go.illinois.edu/CareerNight

06/16/2026

Apply Now! Position closes 6/21.

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Madilynn Barry for receiving 2026 Sam Taylor Ag Ed Scholarship!

It’s a great day to be a Leatherneck!

06/15/2026

We participated in the NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Judging Contest this spring and won 1st place in 8 contest areas!

1st Place- Ag Ed Room 4- Amanda Niemann
1st Place- Portfolio- Amanda Niemann
1st Place- Portfolio Team- Amanda Niemann, Ben Wamsley, Hannah Morris, and Brooklyn Moore
1st Place- Overall, Cattle, Reasons, Sheet & Goats, Swine Teams
1st Place Overall- Carter Hoge
1st Place- Cattle- Carter Hoge
1st Place- Sheet and Goats- Slone Windish
1st Place- Reasons- Rob Rogers

It's a great day to be a leatherneck!



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06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Congratulations, Amber! We can’t wait to be part of your Ag Ed journey!

SIGNED! Congratulations to Amber Louderback for signing a commitment to become an Illinois agricultural educator! We are so excited to see all that you accomplish in the future!

If you are a current college student or high school senior at State FFA Convention, planning on becoming an ag teacher, please join us after the 3rd session to Sign your Ag Ed commitment up in the career show!

06/12/2026

Wade will start Ag Ed at WIU this fall! Welcome to !

SIGNED! Congratulations to Wade Beck for signing a commitment to become an Illinois agricultural educator! We are so excited to see all that you accomplish in the future!

If you are a current college student or high school senior at State FFA Convention, planning on becoming an ag teacher, please join us after the 3rd session to Sign your Ag Ed commitment up in the career show!

06/12/2026

Allie is a current freshman at WIU and committed to becoming an IL Ag Teacher! She’s on her way to excellence in WIU’s Ag Ed program!
It’s a great day to be a Leatherneck!

SIGNED! Congratulations to Allie Olson for signing a commitment to become an Illinois agricultural educator! We are so excited to see all that you accomplish in the future!

If you are a current college student or high school senior at State FFA Convention planning on becoming an ag teacher, please join us after the 3rd session to sign your Ag Ed commitment in the Career Show!

06/12/2026

Please join me in Welcoming Anne Morrow to WIU Ag Ed this fall!

SIGNED! Congratulations to Anne Morrow for signing a commitment to become an Illinois agricultural educator! We are so excited to see all that you accomplish in the future!

If you are a current college student or high school senior at State FFA Convention, planning on becoming an ag teacher, please join us after the 3rd session to Sign your Ag Ed commitment up in the career show!

06/10/2026

Congratulations, Hannah! You’re doing to be great!

SIGNED! Congratulations to Hannah Morris for signing a commitment to become an Illinois agricultural educator! We are so excited to see all that you accomplish in the future!

If you are a current college student or high school senior at State FFA Convention, planning on becoming an ag teacher, please join us after the 3rd session to Sign your Ag Ed commitment up in the career show!