Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education

Congratulations to Dr. Austin Council, who was awarded the Aspire! Award for Prepare for a Life of Courageous Leadership.

Dr. Council defines courageous leadership as “the willingness to use your voice to advocate for yourself or on behalf of others against some perceived opposition” in any capacity. He also added that “courageous leadership is not something on a pedestal to be attained, but a skill that anyone can practice.” 

Inga Haugen, and Pratyoosh Kashyap are among the new Bouchet Honor Society Scholars for 2025.  The scholars were inducted into the honor society ceremony at Yale University on April 4-5.

Professor received pilot funding to conduct study to increase forest farming in Appalachia.

CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia.  Virginia Tech faculty forged new research collaborations with Jimma University to address shared agricultural and health challenges.