Dr. Otis Scrivner, graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry in 2016 from WT. He then attended Baylor University from 2016-2021 for a Ph.D in Biochemistry studying sulfur metabolism and copper trafficking in human cells.

Currently, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and the Atlanta VA Medical Center, he is working with several vascular surgeons studying stem cellrejuvenation therapies for veterans. 

"My favorite aspect of the Chemistry and Physics Department at WT was definitely the flexibility in completing my degree. I transferred courses from Amarillo College as well as completing two different summer internships. This allowed to me to gain real-life lab experience as well as graduate one semester early." Dr. Scrivner said. 

During Dr. Scrivner's time at WT, he, along with other students and Dr. Nick Flynn, Professor of Biochemistry, helped develop the American Chemical Society Student Chapter. 

Thanks for sharing your story with us, Dr. Otis Scrivner. You are making WT proud! 

• May 2022 WTAMU graduate, B.S. Agribusiness.
• Johnny and Jana Trotter Agriculture Graduation Success Plan recipient.
• Qualified for CNFR (College National Finals Rodeo) Team Roping--Header.

Hayden Cape, is headed to the CNFR (College National Finals Rodeo) as a header in team roping for his second shot at a national title after spending the last four years as a star on the rodeo team.

As the first recipient of the Trotter Success Plan, Hayden will receive $40,000—money to pay off student debt and/or get a foothold on life after college. It was earned fulfilling the requirements established upon entering WTAMU. 

“There was a time in school when I was thinking I’d just go off and rope, but I knew it would be worth it to stay hooked. It was dang sure a challenge, but I’m glad I decided to do it how I did it.” Hayden said. 

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, Hayden, and good luck at the CNFR!

Each year, seniors in the Department of Agricultural Science are selected to receive the award of Outstanding Senior in their respective program!

Congratulations to each senior! Your hard work has paid off! 

WT Meat Judging placed 4th in their first competition in the Spring of 2022, placing 2nd in the overall meat division and 3rd in overall beef evaluation at the University of Illinois in late March. (pictured left)

WT also competed at Texas Tech University in early April and placed 4th the National Meat Animal Evaluation Contest of 2022. WTAMU placed 3rd in the overall meat division and 4th in overall beef evaluation. (pictured right)

Well done, buffs! 

The annual magazine published by the Department of Agricultural Sciences, The Brand, celebrates its 10th edition this spring. The Brand has humble beginnings. When Dr. Tanner Robertson, Associate Professor of Agricultural Media and Communication, started The Brand, it was just him and a graduate student putting together an internal newsletter to be sent to a small group of alumni. Now, it’s mailed to approximately 4,000 homes and businesses annually. Now, it’s mailed to approximately 4,000 homes and businesses annually as the signature publication for the Department and is produced each spring by senior Agricultural Media and Communication students in a capstone class that completes their major at WT.

“Every year they get better. The quality of the stories, the writing, the content, the photos—all of it gets better,” Robertson said.

Well done, and congratulations on a decade of The Brand! 

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“Success is not the key to happiness.

Happiness is the key to success.

If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”

~ Albert Schweitzer