The Department of Animal Science faculty and students received multiple awards at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' 69th Annual Convocation on April 5, 2025. From teaching excellence awards to outstanding student achievement awards, the Department of Animal Science is proud of these individuals and their accomplishments.

2025 Teaching Excellence

Honor Professor Award: Russell Cross, Ph.D.

Brittley Bowers, Russell Cross and Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

2025 Senior Merit Awards

The Senior Merit Award is the highest honor given to undergraduates by the College and is presented at Convocation.

  • Brittley Bowers
  • Cooper Ford
  • Donie Hillje
  • Zachory Hoelscher
  • Michael Penner III
Posed picture during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Outstanding Student Awards

The College also recognized recipients of the Outstanding Student Awards, which were historically presented by Alpha Zeta, an honorary professional society for students and professionals in agriculture and natural resources.

Koda Davis, Outstanding Junior

Koda Davis during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

University Brown Foundation-Earl Rudder Memorial Outstanding Student Award Nominees

  • Brittley Bower
  • Zachory Hoelscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Program Interns

  • Amelia Miller
  • Greyson Philippovic
Patricia Klein, Ph.D., executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Patricia Klein, Ph.D., executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

College of Agriculture and Life Science Student Council 2024-2025 Officers

  • Brittley Bowers, President
  • Greyson Castillo, Vice President of Service
  • Jace Owen, Vice President of Programs
Patricia Klein, Ph.D., executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Brittley Bowers during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Patricia Klein, Ph.D., executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Greyson Castillo during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Patricia Klein, Ph.D., executive associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Jace Owen during AGLS Convocation on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2025-2026 Ambassadors

  • Brittley Bowers
  • Koda Davis
  • Emma Fenton
  • Davis Nix
  • Jayden Odom
  • Michael Penner III
  • Joaquin Tagle
  • Olivia Vogt

To learn more about Convocation and see all award winners read more here.