Retirements and farewells
December 2024
Jennifer Newman, Dec. 31
Newman, a professor of mathematics, is retiring from the university Dec. 31 after more than 35 years of service.
Mike Long, Dec. 31
Long, systems analyst at the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, is retiring from the university Dec. 31 after a combined 41 years of service (as a student employee and fulltime employee).
Tom Skadow, Jan. 3
Skadow, a laboratory technician in the Center for Food Security and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, is retiring Jan. 3 after more than 36 years of service.
Arts and events
Dressing the part
More than 50 first-generation students graduating this month picked out academic caps and gowns for their big day.
