First Endowed Professorship in Agricultural Science Established
Donors
Futrell family
Gift
Creation of the Ray and Jewell Thomas Futrell Endowed Professorship in Agriculture
Impact
This prestigious new faculty position in the Hutson School of Agriculture will help the University retain high-caliber faculty who have demonstrated outstanding teaching effectiveness, scholarly productivity, and community engagement, by offering salary, research, and professional support. By supporting such faculty, this award will help bring increased visibility and recognition to èßäÉçÇøapp State and its Hutson School of Agriculture.
Inspiration
Both alumni of èßäÉçÇøapp State, Ray (’41) and Jewell (‘45) Futrell shared a lifelong love of education and dedication to agriculture. They both grew up on family farms and eventually each owned their own farm. Through this professorship, their legacy will live on by supporting the finest of agricultural education at èßäÉçÇøapp State.