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New Chairs for Plant Pathology and Land, Air and Water Resources Departments

  • by CA&ES Staff

Professors Johan Leveau and Jorge Mazza Rodrigues will take over as chairs of the Department of Plant Pathology and Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, respectively, Dean Ashley M. Stokes from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences announced. 

The appointments took effect July 1, 2026.

Plant Pathology

Leveau, who is a microbial ecologist and professor, has served as interim chair since January, replacing Dave Rizzo. 

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CLEAR Center Director Frank Mitloehner Named Animal Science Chair

  • by CA&ES Staff

Frank Mitloehner, an air quality specialist, professor and director of the CLEAR Center, will be the new chair of the Department of Animal Science, which has the highest undergraduate enrollment in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 

Dean Ashley M. Stokes called Mitloehner a distinguished member of the faculty who has had a significant impact in animal agriculture, environmental sustainability and public engagement. 

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