The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is proud to recognize 11 faculty members who earned tenure or promotion in 2025. 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.
“Earning tenure and promotion is a distinguished milestone that reflects sustained excellence in scholarship, teaching, and engagement,” said Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. “These faculty exemplify the ideals of a land-grant institution and play a vital role in shaping the future of our college and the communities we serve.”
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
Felipe Silva
Associate Professor
Aaron Turner
Associate Professor
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Ahmed Ali
Associate Professor
Food, Nutrition and Packaging Science
Forestry and Environmental Conservation
David Jachowski
Professor
Lillie Langlois
Senior Lecturer
Plant and Environmental Sciences
Richard Boyles
Associate Professor
Elizabeth Cieniewicz
Associate Professor
Hehe Wang
Associate Professor
