AGEC Senior Spotlights

2025-2026

Their Purdue careers nearly complete, our Agricultural Economics seniors have experienced, lived, learned and grown with us. Their achievements never cease to astonish us, and without fail - year after year - we are proud to see them graduate and move on to brilliant, bright futures. Our Senior Spotlight gives you insights into who these bright students are, what they do and what makes them tick. Click on their pictures to read the full interview. Enjoy!

Blake Buchanan

Blake Buchanan

Agricultural Economics; Farm Management and Accounting minors

Rooted in Ag, Rising with Purdue

BLAKE'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Abigail Bothwell

Abigail Bothwell

Agricultural Economics-Public Policy prelaw; Sustainable Food and Farming Systems minor

Racing toward the next giant leap

ABIGAIL'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Alaina Weaver

Alaina Weaver

Agribusiness (Finance concentration); Farm Management minor

Churning Out Success while at Purdue

ALAINA'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Clara Shoopman

Clara Shoopman

Agricultural Economics (concentration in Data Analysis); Classical Studies minor

A Change in Majors Set this senior ahead

CLARA'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Elle Misch

Elle Misch

Agribusiness Management; Global Food and Agriculture Systems minor

An early love for the purdue ag community

ELLE'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Olivia Lawrence

Olivia Lawrence

Ag Sales and Marketing

Rossville Roots, Ross-Ade Dreams

OLIVIA'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Effective May 30, 2025, the university has undergone a strategic restructuring, resulting in the sunset of the Office of Multicultural Programs and related DEI offices in accordance with institutional policy. While historical references to these offices remain in past publications, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment continues through new and evolving initiatives.