Students, faculty, and staff were honored at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences’ Annual Awards Ceremony on April 17. The celebratory event highlighted excellence in research, teaching, leadership and service, showcasing the exceptional contributions and dedication of the CAFLS community.
“This ceremony gives us a chance to celebrate the people who bring our land-grant mission to life,” said Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. “Our award recipients represent the very best of Clemson through research that advances industries, teaching that transforms students’ futures, Extension work that strengthens communities and service that builds lasting connections. We are proud to recognize their impact across South Carolina and beyond.”
For more information about our award winners, visit the CAFLS Awards website.
Student Awards
Outstanding Freshman – Olivia Kate Worsencroft, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Sophomore – Jacob Braxton Long, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Junior – Nathan Holloman, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Outstanding Senior – Langley Vernon, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant – Alexa “Lexie” Cornett, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant – Aradaryn Marsh, Engineering and Science Education
Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant – Akshit Suthar, Forestry and Environmental Conservation
Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant – Aliute Udoka, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Blue Key Academic & Leadership Award – Sebastian Sanchez, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Phi Kappa Phi Merit Award – Lanie Deyo, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Faculty Awards
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Research – James Sternberg, Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences
Outstanding Senior Faculty in Research – Raghupathy Karthikeyan, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Teaching – Churamani Khanal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Outstanding Senior Faculty in Teaching – Mireille Arguelles-Ramos, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Extension – Liliane Severino da Silva, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Senior Faculty in Extension – Scott Whiteside, Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences
Staff Awards
Outstanding Junior Extension Agent – Samantha Porzelt, Natural Resources
Outstanding Senior Extension Agent – Danielle McFall, Rural Health and Nutrition
Outstanding Administrative Staff – Glenda Brown, Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences
Outstanding Technical Staff (Field) – Benjamin Fogle, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Technical Staff (Lab/Office) – Leah Gregory, Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science
Outstanding Professional Staff – Toni Becker, Forestry and Environmental Conservation
Outstanding Advisor & Mentor – Kaycee Keasler, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Advisor & Mentor (Faculty) – Anastasia Thayer, Agricultural Sciences
Length of Service Recognitions
10 Years
- Dan Anco
- Ashley Burns
- Predeesh Chandran
- John Charles
- Lucy Charping
- Catherine DiBenedetto
- Michael Ferro
- Candice Heatherly
- Tammy Henderson
- Walker Kendrick
- Carmen Ketron
- Ali Koc
- Terasa Lott
- Mallory Maher
- Marzieh Motallebi
- Sruthi Narayanan Kutty
- Kayla Payne
- Thomas Rainwater
- Brandon Rogers
- Mattew Rogers
- Jennifer Ann Senn
- Nathaniel Smith
- Robert Stephens
- Timothy Still
- Samuel Tyler
- Jonathan Windham
20 Years
- John Andrae
- Lance Beecher
- Victoria Cushman
- Millie Davenport
- Susan Duckett
- Jeremy Greene
- Susan Guynn
- Ronald Lamie
- Kristin Lenox-Rustin
- Chad Martin
- Elena Mikhailova
- Ryan Okey
- Jessica Simpson
- Bradford Smith
- Christopher Talley
- Linda Tindal
- Xiaoxia Xia
30 Years
- Pamela Barnhill
- Steven Jeffers
- Joseph Lanham
