Alumni Awards

Terry Dulaney (Agricultural Economics, 1973), co-founder of Dulaney Seed, is recognized by CALS Dean George Hopper (2018).

Louie Thompson (Home Economics, 1980), of Harvest Select Catfish receives an alumni award from CALS Dean George Hopper, and MSU president Mark Keenum (2018).

Mississippi Farm Bureau President Mike McCormick receives the Dean’s Award from MSU President Mark Keenum and CALS Dean George Hopper (2018).

Walt Stephens (Agribusiness 2007), Vice President of Regions Bank receives the Young Alumnus Award from MSU President Mark Keenum and CALS Dean George Hopper (2018).

Jack McCarty, executive director of development for the MSU Foundation, is honored with a Dean’s Award from MSU President Mark Keenum and CALS Dean George Hopper (2018).

Clinton Hegwood (Horticulture, 1969, 1971) accepted an alumni award on behalf of John Clark (Horticulture, 1978, 1980) from CALS Dean George Hopper (2017).

John M. Dean (Agriculture, 1966) received an alumni achievement award from CALS Dean George Hopper (2017).

Harry Martin (Agricultural Economics, 1948) recognized for alumni achievement. He is accompanied by his daughter, Janet Martin (2017).

Young alumnus of the year Herbert T. Miller IV (Ag Pest Management, 2003; Agronomy, 2005) with father Herbert T. Miller III (Entomology 1975, 1977) and daughter (2017).

R.J. Reed (Food Science and Technology, 1979, 1981) receives a Dean's award from MSU President Mark Keenum, CALS Dean George Hopper, and DAFVM Vice President Greg Bohach.

Bob Williams (Ag & Extension Education 1961, 1977) receives a Dean's award from MSU President Mark Keenum, CALS Dean George Hopper, and DAFVM Vice President Greg Bohach (2017).

Tony Windham, agricultural engineering technology and business, recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus (2016).

Christian Preus, landscape architecture alumnus, is surrounded by his family as he receives the CALS Young Alumnus of the Year award (2016).

Michael Lewis, animal and science alumnus (left) recognized by CALS Dean George Hopper.

Dan Batson, horticulture alumnus receives Alumni Award.

John Tomlinson (center) retired director of Government Support is honored for his friendship to CALS by MSU President and CALS alumnus Mark Keenum and Dr. George Hopper (2016)

Bob Dunlap (center) President and CEO of Dunlap & Kyle Company and longtime friend of CALS honored by Dr. Mark Keenum and Dr. George Hopper (2016).

Alumni awards were presented at the breakfast. From left to right: Dean George Hopper, Jeff Tarsi (Agricultural Economics, 1984), ZonaDale Taylor (MSU instructor), Sammy Blossom (Animal Sciences, 1970), and Associate Dean Scott Willard (2015).

Charles Weatherly (center), director of development emeritus for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, honored for Distinguished Service Award. Pictured with Dean George Hopper (left) and MSU President Mark Keenum (right) (2015).

Farm Bureau regional manager Jack Alexander (center) with Dean George Hopper (left) and MSU President Mark Keenum (right) for Distinguished Alumni Service award. Alexander is a 1968 Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business alumnus (2015).

MSU alumnus and professor emeritus Marty Fuller (center) receives the Dean’s award from George Hopper and Mark Keenum (2014)

Delta Council executive vice president Chip Morgan (center) receives the Dean's award from George Hopper and Mark Keenum (2014).