Louisiana Tech Supervisor of Farm Operations and Instructor Waggoner Russell, who’s made a positive difference for students on South Campus for 32 years, was recently awarded the 2021 Distinguished Service to North Louisiana Agriculture Award.
Louisiana Tech’s Dr. Mark Murphey, Academic Program Chair in Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor of Animal Science and Holder of the Agricultural Sciences Endowed Professorship in Tech’s Department of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry, has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest degree bestowed upon an individual by the National FFA Organization.
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Dr. Mark Murphey
Dr. Mark Murphey is the Academic Program Chair in Agricultural Sciences, an Associate Professor of Animal Science, and Holder of the Agricultural Sciences Endowed Professorship. More importantly, he knows his way around a ribeye and a grill: at the College of Applied and Natural Sciences tailgates, “Dr. Murph” is often the MVG, or Most Valuable Griller. He is more than qualified to share with us his favorite steaks.