Entomology

Fern Rice Named Truman Scholarship Finalist

February 26, 2026

Purdue University College of Liberal Arts and Purdue Agriculture junior Fern Rice has been named a finalist for the Truman Scholarship.

We are thrilled to congratulate Fern! Selected as one of just 198 national finalists from nearly 800 applicants across the country, Fern represents the very best of Purdue and our department. This prestigious, merit-based scholarship recognizes students with exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to public service.

Featured Stories

Brody Cox poses with arms crossed in front of Pfendler Hall

From Indiana 4-H to Purdue Agriculture

For Brody Cox, preparing for the Indiana State Fair began long before he entered the show...

Carolyn Foley leads a Great Lakes focus group in 2011; Foley on a boat with a University of Michigan student

FNR Remembers Carolyn Foley, Names Great Lakes Research Award

Carolyn Foley, a long-time member of the Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) and...

Farmer sentiment drops as concerns about input costs increase

In the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer survey, 52% of respondents...

College of Agriculture adds 9 to ranks of Distinguished Ag Alumni

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture recognized nine alumni at the Distinguished...

An image of the Learn-N-Burn trailer in front of a forested area at Martell Forest

Learn-N-Burn Trailer To Support Indiana Landowners

Keep your eyes peeled across Indiana for the newly minted Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources...

Mingyu Zhao - Graduate Ag Research Spotlight

“Being at Purdue has changed my thinking entirely,” says Mingyu Zhao, a third-year...