The accomplishments of ACEL alumni continue to make headlines, showcasing their impact in agricultural communication, education, and leadership. From career advancements to groundbreaking research, their successes highlight the strength of our alumni network.
Read more about our alumni that were in the news throughout the past semester below.
- Mark Badertscher '87, '96 MS, alum, Mark Badertscher Set to Retire from Hardin County OSU Extension Office, WKTN
- Dr. Matt Baker '90 PhD, alum, Matt Baker: An impactful career shaping leaders of agriculture, AgriLife Today
- Roger Bender, '74, '78 MS, alum, Farm Science Review Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees Honored, Morning Ag News
- Roger Bender '74, '78 MS, alum, Nick Zachrich '07, '17 MS, alum, Bender, Crowell and Unverferth named 2024 Farm Science Review Hall of Fame Inductees, Ohio's Country Journal
- Brad Bergefurd '11 MS, alum, Berries for the highest bidder: Why some towns are embracing produce auctions, WVXU
- Dr. Kristina Boone '91 MS, '94 PhD, faculty and alum, New beginnings in livestock judging at Ohio State ATI, Ohio's Country Journal
- Whittney Smith Bowers '10, alum, The reach of county, state farm bureaus extends beyond agriculture policy, Missouri Independent
- Whittney Smith Bowers '10, alum, Ohio House passes two Farm Bureau-supported bills, Ohio Farm Bureau News
- Bob Buxton '71, '91 MS, alum, 2024 Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame inductees announced, Farm & Dairy
- Blake Campbell '18, alum, Abby Motter Campbell '19, alum, Ohio Farm Bureau names new Young Ag Professionals committee members, Ohio's Country Journal
- Abra Dunn '07, alum, Brianna Smith '18, alum, Grant will provided agricultural and environmental literacy kits to elementary schools, Mansfield News Journal
- Dr. Alcinda Folck '12 MS, '17 PhD, alum, Central State University names Dr. Alcinda Folck associate administrator of CSU Extension, CSU News
- Roger Greenawalt '72, '77 MS, alum, Mahoning County Ag Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees, Business Journal Dailey
- Patty House '97 MS, alum, Clark County Fair draws nearly 1,800 youth participants, Springfield News Sun
- Carri Jagger '03, alum, OSU Extension renewal levy on ballot, The Morrow County Sentinel
- Dr. Dee Jepsen '97 MS, '06 PhD, faculty, OHIO AGRICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE RELEASES FARM STRESS SURVEY RESULTS, Brownfield Ag News
- Dr. Dee Jepsen '97 MS, '06 PhD, alum and faculty, Therapists trained to provide help with farm stress, Ohio Farmer
- Jennifer Johnston ‘99, alum, Joel Penhorwood ’16, alum, FFA Students Learn Skills Needed to Succeed in Their Future, Chillicothe Gazette
- Kristen Ameling Kemner '18, alum, Kemner named organization director and member service specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Farm Bureau
- Brett Kinzel '24, alum, Community focus: Meet the three new employees at OSU Extension Office of Coshocton County, Farmer's Advance
- Dr. Mark Light '21 PhD, alum, Apple and 4-H are bringing technology to a new generation of learners, Apple Newsroom
- Larry Lokai '67, '73 MS, alum, Ag for All Abilities breaks down barriers for youth who want to show animals at the fair, Farmers Advance
- Jack McBride '81, '89 MS, alum, John Saltzman '63, alum, Five Inducted into Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame at Tuesday Ceremony, 95.2 WKTN
- Keagan Nicol '24, alum, Four things to know about Fairbanks this summer, Union County Daily Digital
- Taylor Lutz Mensing '20, alum, Ohio Farm Bureau names participants for AgriPOWER Class XV, Ohio's Country Journal
- Dr. Don Myers '75 MS, alum, Myers, a pioneer, educator and scientist, inducted into Ag Hall of Fame, Morning Journal News
- Kylie Ramirez '24, alum, Ag for All Abilities: How Ohio county fairs are becoming more inclusive, Farmers Advance
- Dr. Joy Rumble ’10 MS, alum and faculty, Scientists study opinions about gene modification, editing, TB&P
- Dr. Joy Rumble '10 MS, alum and faculty, Ohio State’s community partnerships are focus of Engaged Scholarship event, OSU.EDU
- Margo Overhold-Seckel '11, alum, Ohio Delegation Takes Part in 30th Global Youth Institute, Morning Ag Clips
- Haley Shoemaker '20 MS, alum, Consumers will notice Thanksgiving meal shopping relief with decreased prices, WFMJ
- Brianna Gwirtz Smith '16, alum, Smith graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program, Ohio Farm Bureau
- Jarrod Snell '08 AS, alum, New Wayne County Fair manager says he's 'here for the long haul', Farmers Advance
- Haley Warren '24, alum, Agriculture education program coming to Jefferson Twp. High School, WDTN
- Haley Warren '24, alum, Jefferson Twp. schools add agricultural education program, partner with MVCTC, Dayton Daily News
- Megan Watson '23, alum, Belmont County Fairgrounds unveils new $1 million agricultural hub, WTOV 9
- Melinda Witten '07, alum, Five local students awarded scholarship from AgCredit, Ohio Country Journal
- Paul Wright '60, alum, Ohio Agriculture Loses a Great Man: A Tribute to Paul Wright, Morning Ag Clips
- Dena Wuebker '94, alum, Introducing Ohio’s Golden Owl, Ohio's Country Journal
- Nick Zachrich '07, '17, alum, Andy Vance '11, alum, Farm Science Review ready to welcome thousands to Ohio, Spectrum News 1
- Nick Zachrich '07, '17, alum, 62nd annual Farm Science Review draws tens of thousands amid severe drought, showcasing innovations, resilience & farm safety, The West Bend News
- Bruce Zimmer '88 MS, alum, Washington County 4-H assisting with Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, WTAP
We remember and honor the alumni of ACEL who have recently passed away. Their contributions to their profession, their communities, and our department will not be forgotten. Below is a list of recent obituary notices:
- Dr. Frank Breedlove ’58, ’65 MS, ’74 PhD, alum, Obituary: Frank L. Breedlove, Record Herald
- Gary Cole '62, alum, Obituary: Gary Cole, Telegraph Forum
- Glen Murphy '65, alum, Glen Murphy, Times Reporter
- Earl Palm '50, alum, Obituary: Earl Palm Obituary, Dignity Memorial
- Paul Wright '60, alum, A tribute to Paul Wright, Ohio Country Journal
- Gary Ernest Zinkon '64, alum, Obituary: Gary Ernest Zinkon, Coshocton Beacon Today
- Dr. Larry Miller, faculty emeritus, Obituary: Dr. Larry E. Miller, Legacy.com
While we do our best to capture as many articles and we can that include our ACEL alumni, this is not a comprehensive list. If you know of additional news articles or obituaries featuring our alumni that are not included here, please email the information to acel@osu.edu so we can help recognize their accomplishments and/or legacy.