Department of Entomology's 2025-2026 outstanding students

Please join us in congratulating the Department of Entomology’s 2025–2026 Outstanding Students on their exceptional achievements. Our undergraduate students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments at the College of Agriculture Awards Banquet. It was a proud moment seeing our students celebrated alongside their peers from across the College of Agriculture!

The Department of Entomology's 2025-2026 outstanding students:

Outstanding Freshman: Sawyer Scheid
Outstanding Sophomore: Susanna Peak
Outstanding Junior: Fern Rice
Outstanding Senior: Sydney Territo

Each of these students exemplifies dedication, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to the discipline of entomology. The department is incredibly proud to see them receive such well‑earned recognition and to have them represent our department with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Please join us once again in congratulating Sawyer, Susanna, Fern, and Sydney on their accomplishments. Their achievements reflect not only their hard work but also the strength of our undergraduate program, and we are excited to see the many ways they will continue to grow and contribute in the field of entomology!

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