Texas A&M University recently received a $38,178 student recruiting grant from the USPOULTRY Foundation. The grant was made possible by a gift from Tyson Foods. The check was presented to Dr. David Caldwell, professor and head of the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University, by Tyson Foods nutritionists Roy Brister and Bill Johnson. Joining in the presentation were several students who serve in leadership roles in the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University.

“We plan to strengthen existing recruiting programs and identify new and creative methods for generating interest in poultry science among potential applicants. The overarching goal of our academic program is to recruit, retain and graduate the best and brightest students possible for long-term contributions to the commercial and allied industries. We greatly appreciate the continued support of our Department and students by the USPOULTRY Foundation as we attempt to accomplish this goal,” said Dr. Caldwell.

The USPOULTRY Foundation board approved student recruiting grants totaling more than $268,434 to the six U.S. universities with poultry science departments and 23 other institutions with industry-related programs. The Foundation provides annual recruiting funds to colleges and universities to attract students to their poultry programs.