| Dr. Antoine J. Alston, professor and associate dean for academic studies at North Carolina A&T State University’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, was recently awarded the George Washington Carver Distinguished Service Award by Iowa State University.
Alston is a nationally recognized agricultural educator, student mentor and expert in the areas of diversity and inclusion. He received the award for outstanding achievement in writing, teaching, research and leadership in the field of agriculture, food, environmental, social and life sciences.
Alston has been a member of A&T’s faculty since 2000, where he is credited for revolutionizing the agricultural education program. He moved the master’s program online, earning a placement in the top 100 online education programs by U.S. News & World Report. Under his leadership, the university developed a successful online studies program, “2+2,” which allows individuals from community colleges to transfer and complete A&T’s undergraduate agricultural education program.
His contributions to the field of agriculture has earned him many honors, including an honorary FFA American Degree, the National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Contribution to Agricultural Education Award, and the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Teacher Fellow Award. He was the first African-American to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Agriculture Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award.
Alston speaks nationally on the topics of diversity and inclusivity in the agricultural industry. He is also involved with the National FFA Alumni Association, the North Carolina FFA Board of Directors, the North Carolina FFA Alumni Association Board of Directors, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. |
