College of Agriculture

Seven Purdue Ag student-athletes recognized for academic excellence

  • December 20, 2022

Seven student-athletes in the College of Agriculture were named Academic All-Big Ten honorees for the fall 2022 semester. The honorees represented five different departments and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Lauren Bales, Agricultural Economics Bluffton, Ind. / Cross Country
Emma Ellis, Animal Sciences Charlotte, N.C. / Volleyball
Emma Keesling, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Modac, Ind. / Cross Country
Leah Keesling, Food Science Modac, Ind. / Cross Country
Brenna Shaw, Animal Sciences New Palestine, Ind. / Cross Country
Payne Turney, Biochemistry Clinton, Ill. / Cross Country
Chris Van Eekeren, Agricultural Economics Chesterton, Ind. / Football

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