Food Science, Department of

Three Consecutive Years of Torchbearers for the Herbert College of Agriculture

Mar 25, 2026 News Release

UT, Knoxville, 2026 Torchbearer Awardee Alice-Grace Beavers is surprised with the award

Food Science Student Named Among UT’s Top Spring Graduates

General / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Awards

Research Rock Stars: Toni Wang Reimagines How Biomaterials Power a Circular Bioeconomy

Mar 19, 2026 Highlight

Toni Wang, professor of food science, 2026

Food Scientist studies the fundamental chemistry of fats, proteins, and other biomaterials

General / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Food Science, Department of / Bio-based Products / Food Products / Food Safety / Non-Food Products

A Lasting Legacy for Food Science

Nov 14, 2025 News Release

McLeod Family and UTIA leadership gather at new sign for Food Science Building

The University of Tennessee Honors John H. McLeod with Food Science Building Naming

Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / Extension / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Food Products / Food Safety

Supporting Herbert Students in Their Next Chapter

Nov 05, 2025 News Release

Keith Carver, UT Institute of Agriculture senior vice chancellor and senior vice president; food science student Isaac Welch; agricultural leadership, education, and communications student Logan West; wildlife and fisheries science student Gabe Harville; and David White, dean of Herbert

Four Herbert College of Agriculture Students Earn Scholarships for Participation in the Tennessee 4-H Next Chapter Program

General / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, Department of / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Natural Resources, School of / 4-H Youth Development / Awards / Continuing Education

Introducing the New UT Viticulture Team

Sep 29, 2025 News Release

Pierre Davadant, David Lockwood, Annie Vogel, Don Collier, and Cary Cox

Expanded Team to Serve Tennessee’s Growing Grape and Wine Industries

Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / Extension / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / County-level Agricultural Economic Impact / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Food Products / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Plant Production / Plant Protection / Soil / Viticulture

Food Science Professor Named 2025-2026 Athletics Professor of Excellence

Sep 17, 2025 Highlight

David Golden

David Golden Recognized For Outstanding Leadership

General / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Awards

A New UT Extension Internship Program Supports Tennessee Small Farms

Aug 13, 2025 News Release

Nina Puckett with her presentation board

Program Endowed to Honor Fredonia Natives Charlie and Mattie Elrod

General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Economics and Markets / Food Products / Internships / Leadership Development

Tong (Toni) Wang Receives the AgResearch Impact Award

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Tong (Toni) Wang

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025

General / AgResearch / Food Science, Department of / Dairy / Environmental Stewardship / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security

Scott Lenaghan Receives the UT AgResearch Dean’s Grantsmanship Award

Jul 30, 2025 News Release

Scott Lenaghan

UT Institute of Agriculture Presents Top Faculty and Staff Awards for 2025

General / AgResearch / Center for Renewable Carbon / Food Science, Department of / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Biological Engineering

“Sweet Traditions” Hard Cider Benefits Tennessee Grape Research

Jul 14, 2025 News Release

bottles of the hard cider Sweet Traditions on a display

Apple Barn Hard Cider Company and UT Institute of Agriculture Unveil a Limited‑release Hard Cider

Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / Extension / Food Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / UTIA Office of Institutional Advancement / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Viticulture