The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is proud to recognize faculty members who received promotion and/or tenure in 2026. These individuals have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching, research and outreach that advances knowledge and serves the people and communities of South Carolina and beyond.
“Recognition through promotion and tenure reflects years of dedication, innovation and service,” said Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. “These accomplishments strengthen our College and complement the outstanding work of the faculty and staff who advance our land-grant mission every day.”
Please join us in congratulating the following faculty members on this well-earned recognition. Access details on each faculty member by visiting their linked information.
Agricultural Sciences
Catherine DiBenedetto
Professor
Dale Layfield
Professor
Michael Vassalos
Professor
Vidya Samadi
Associate Professor
Debabrata Sahoo
Associate Professor
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Mireille Arguelles-Ramos
Associate Professor
Food, Nutrition and Packaging Science
Bridgit Corbett
Principal Lecturer
Forestry and Environmental Conservation
Amy Scaroni
Associate Professor
Plant and Environmental Sciences
Daniel Anco
Professor
Juan Carlos Melgar
Professor
Sandra Branham
Associate Professor
Michael Plumblee
Associate Professor
