April 18, 2022

WT Equestrian is now the ONLY program in the country to advance a Hunt Seat Team and a Western Team on to the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship this year.

"This is a huge accomplishment and testament to the support and drive of this team." said Amanda Ellis, Head Coach. Congratulations to both teams!

The WT Ag recruiters traveled to California to the statewide FFA Leadership conference and to Wyoming for the state FFA Convention.

"Both trips were a huge success!" said Grace Small, M.S. Agriculture and WT Ag recruiter. Thank you for representing the department!

Pictured above, (L to R): Dr. Tanner Robertson, Associate Professor of Agricultural Media & Communication, Ashtyn Kardosz, Lauren Fritzler, Lindsey Sawin, Macy Downs, and Dr. Troy Tarpley, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Media & Communication.

West Texas A&M University's Agricultural Media and Communication team brought home several awards from the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) contest.

The team placed second overall and won the media plan portion of the contest!

Individual results: Macy Downs, SOPH. Ag Media & Communication, Knowledge Exam Individual Champion and 1st place individual overall; Lindsey Sawin, JR. Ag Media & Communication, 2nd place individual overall; Ashtyn Kardosz, FR. Ag Business & Economics, 5th place individual overall; Lauren Fritzler, SOPH. Ag Media & Communication; 5th place overall in the ag computers contest.

Well done, buffs!

If you would like to support students like these, consider donating to the

Agricultural Media & Communication Student Memorial Scholarship here!

Miriam Zanovello, SR. Biochemistry, member of women's Track & Field, was recognized for her hard work in the weight room. Miriam is one of eight WT students selected to the National Strength & Conditioning Association All-American Team! Well done, Miriam!

Benjamin Azamati, SOPH. Animal Science, was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NCAA Division II Men's National Athlete of the Week.

Congratulations, Benjamin!

This year Earth Day is celebrated April 22, 2022. I still remember the words of my astronomy professor at Cornell University, Carl Sagan:

“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot,

The only home we’ve ever known.”